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LR59 VZL

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,133 mi
Last recorded75,133 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 VZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 75,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle is loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill also N/F door is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 75,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle is loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill also N/F door is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 63,128 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 63,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 61,303 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 61,303 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 59,878 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 59,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,462 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 59,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,148 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,774 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 50,774 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,017 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,160 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 29,902 miles

nearside front tyre low and perished (185/60 15H)

offside rear tyre low (185/60 15H)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 17,921 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,985 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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LR59 VZL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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