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LJ59 JHY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,821 mi
Last recorded127,821 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 JHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 127,821 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 127,818 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret inadequate repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 127,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 126,152 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of underside corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure protective lens missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view cleaning required (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle broken, still functional

tailgate release handle sticking, can still be opened and securely closed

Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper incorrect size

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 116,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Coolant tank empty

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper incorrect size

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 105,732 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 105,698 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light fog lamp has normal bulb fitted should be red (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both reg plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 93,045 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 93,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 87,980 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 87,980 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,260 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 72,827 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 72,827 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,629 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyres perishing

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Feb 2015 60,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres perishing

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,570 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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LJ59 JHY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LJ59 JHY, 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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LJ59 JHY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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