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LR59 VYY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,668 mi
Last recorded105,668 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 VYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 105,668 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 98,221 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,208 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 90,618 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 85,027 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 80,370 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 80,367 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 71,633 miles

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

noise from steering column

Pass 22 Sep 2016 64,095 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,824 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,671 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,312 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,888 miles

nearside front tyre is cracking

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 VYY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LR59 VYY, 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 LR59 VYY registered?

LR59 VYY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LR59 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 VYY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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