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LN59 SXB

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,332 mi
Last recorded30,332 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 SXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 30,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 28,999 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 28,999 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 27,505 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 25,370 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 23,684 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 22,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 21,591 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 19,119 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 19,119 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working center rear (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 17,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 15,533 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 13,129 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working center (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall splits to cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2016 13,843 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,859 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 15,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2014 8,584 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 6,257 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 6,256 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2012 3,718 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 SXB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN59 SXB registered?

LN59 SXB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is LN59 SXB safe to buy?

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