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LD59 XLE

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,826 mi
Last recorded43,826 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 XLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 43,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 42,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 39,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 39,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 37,539 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 37,539 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 35,620 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,464 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 33,224 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 30,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,253 miles

rear brake discs wearing thin

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Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,061 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 22,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 18,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in o/s/r tyre

x3 tyres perished n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r

Pass 25 Sep 2013 15,745 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2012 11,436 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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LD59 XLE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD59 XLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LD59 XLE registered?

LD59 XLE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is LD59 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 XLE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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