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LR59 GJJ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,612 mi
Last recorded137,612 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 GJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 137,612 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 137,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 13 Nov 2020 132,202 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 123,455 miles

1 x front exhaust rubber missing

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 114,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 109,518 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 109,518 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear strap (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,278 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 102,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 98,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust tailbox corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 98,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust tailbox corroded

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 87,421 miles

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

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

passenger air bag switched off

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,114 miles

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

tyre deapths .... osf 3.0mm nsf 2.5mm nsr 3.0mm osr 4.0mm

Fail 30 Aug 2013 73,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

tyre deapths .... osf 3.0mm nsf 2.5mm nsr 3.0mm osr 4.0mm

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,259 miles

airbag light on

front brake discs lipped

tow bar fitted

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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LR59 GJJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR59 GJJ, 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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LR59 GJJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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