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LG59 NMJ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,179 mi
Last recorded74,179 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 NMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 74,179 miles

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

Offside rear position lamp deteriorated ( condensation )

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 74,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside rear position lamp deteriorated ( condensation )

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 72,157 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 72,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 71,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 71,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 69,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER BAND (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 68,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 67,189 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 67,189 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 65,756 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed latch retainers missing both front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 65,756 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed latch retainers missing both front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 64,115 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 64,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 12 Jan 2018 61,600 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv gaiter insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,745 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 58,744 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 55,555 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 55,487 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear-bulb renewed and retested. (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty bottle refilled and retested. (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 52,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,383 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 48,628 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 45,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,818 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 NMJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NMJ, 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 NMJ registered?

LG59 NMJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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