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LO59 NLC

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,857 mi
Last recorded116,857 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 NLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 116,857 miles

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

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

mot test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 19 Dec 2019 107,381 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake discs worn

unable to check n/s/r seat belt buckle under seat

under body wet due to weather

Pass 24 Dec 2018 102,234 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 101,985 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 90,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 78,289 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steel support for the rear silencer is broken.

Fail 20 Dec 2016 78,289 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

steel support for the rear silencer is broken.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,929 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 54,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 42,731 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,216 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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LO59 NLC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

LO59 NLC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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The MOT history for LO59 NLC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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