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LN59 SWZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,407 mi
Last recorded109,407 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 SWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 109,407 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 99,601 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 99,601 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 91,589 miles

Brake fluid level needs topping up, clutch slave cylinder leaking

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 91,588 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake fluid level needs topping up, clutch slave cylinder leaking

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 82,214 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust brackets rusted/breaking

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,081 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,897 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake binding slightly

one exhaust bracket broken in front of rear silencer

Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,830 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 22,932 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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LN59 SWZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LN59 SWZ, 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 LN59 SWZ registered?

LN59 SWZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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