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LO59 DSE

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,674 mi
Last recorded54,674 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 DSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 54,674 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 51,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smeary/judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 51,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smeary/judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 48,358 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,487 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 44,626 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 44,616 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 42,349 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 42,349 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 36,728 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 33,208 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 29,478 miles

slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 16 Feb 2015 25,101 miles

all tyres age cracking

both front outer drive shaft gaitors leaking grease

Pass 21 Feb 2014 20,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to drivers door and n/s/r wheel arch

all tyres age cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2013 15,861 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Cracking to sde walls on all 4 tyres.

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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LO59 DSE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LO59 DSE, 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 LO59 DSE registered?

LO59 DSE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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