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LG59 NSZ

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

47,131 mi
Last recorded47,131 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 NSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 47,131 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 47,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 45,764 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 45,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 44,300 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 41,736 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 39,494 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 39,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 37,086 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 35,710 miles

Rear backbox bracket broken

Pass 3 Sep 2019 34,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,112 miles

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

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

OSF tyre outer wall cracking

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 31,112 miles

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

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

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

OSF tyre outer wall cracking

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,291 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 28,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 24,447 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 24,447 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,995 miles

both rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Fail 1 Sep 2015 19,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Fail 24 Sep 2014 14,951 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 14,951 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,104 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 14,104 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 13,677 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 10,215 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 NSZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NSZ, 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 NSZ registered?

LG59 NSZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is LG59 NSZ safe to buy?

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