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LM59 LFP

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,560 mi
Last recorded221,560 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 LFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 221,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 221,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 217,934 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 217,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail top mounting bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 211,957 miles

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

Nearside play in inner steering arm

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 207,083 miles

Nearside play in inner steering arm

Pass 25 Mar 2022 202,025 miles

Nearside number plate light not working

both front lower suspension arm's bushes split and worn

play in nearside inner steering arm

Fail 24 Mar 2022 202,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside number plate light not working

both front lower suspension arm's bushes split and worn

play in nearside inner steering arm

Pass 25 Mar 2021 196,002 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 196,002 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 194,267 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 194,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 189,670 miles

heat shield at manifold/turbo defective.

Fail 11 Mar 2019 189,670 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

heat shield at manifold/turbo defective.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 185,802 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2016 178,998 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 28 Nov 2016 178,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 172,614 miles

Engine check light on

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 169,461 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light staying on

Pass 26 Nov 2013 142,228 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 106,697 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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LM59 LFP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM59 LFP, 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 LM59 LFP registered?

LM59 LFP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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