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LG59 OEA

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,388 mi
Last recorded111,388 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 OEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 111,388 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 111,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 103,278 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 103,278 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 92,176 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre stop light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2023 89,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

high level stoplight not working

Fail 1 Jun 2023 89,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

high level stoplight not working

Pass 28 Jun 2022 81,246 miles

high level stoplight not working

Fail 28 Jun 2022 81,246 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside windscreen washer not working, sufficient fluid from offside to clear screen

Pass 17 Jun 2021 70,574 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 70,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 58,773 miles

all four tyres heavily damaged and worn close to limits

minor blow from exhaust front pipe join

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,427 miles

Drivers door stiff to open

Fail 26 Jun 2019 46,427 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drivers door stiff to open

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,904 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,811 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 22,379 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 20,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc's in poor condition on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2015 20,160 miles

front brake disc's in poor condition on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,825 miles

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

rear exhaust box drteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2014 18,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust box drteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,308 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,935 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 OEA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OEA, 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 OEA registered?

LG59 OEA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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