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LG59 BWJ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,402 mi
Last recorded45,402 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 BWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 45,402 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 45,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 42,453 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 39,785 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 39,040 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 37,824 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,158 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 32,011 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 32,011 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 27,916 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 24,707 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 24,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 21,687 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 18,153 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 14,755 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 11,596 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 8,664 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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LG59 BWJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 LG59 BWJ, 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 LG59 BWJ registered?

LG59 BWJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is LG59 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 BWJ 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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