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LM59 ZVP

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

147,298 mi
Last recorded147,298 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 ZVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 147,298 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 147,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 131,748 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 131,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 115,471 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 115,471 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 102,378 miles

Front sump slightly damaged

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror slightly cracked but provides a clear view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light lens slightly damaged

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 102,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexible brake hose to caliper worn to inner cords (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs lipped & worn (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front sump slightly damaged

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror slightly cracked but provides a clear view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light lens slightly damaged

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,639 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 95,639 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 90,561 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 87,187 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 87,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 79,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,607 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 68,607 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0mm & bold on inner edge - tracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to @ 2.5mm & bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 57,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0mm & bold on inner edge - tracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to @ 2.5mm & bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,878 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 47,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 38,350 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 38,350 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,695 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 26,461 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 14,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 14,700 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 ZVP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ZVP, 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 ZVP registered?

LM59 ZVP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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