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LS59 FSX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,540 mi
Last recorded128,540 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 FSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 128,540 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

in general vehicle is corroded suspension body sub frame

Fail 14 Aug 2026 128,538 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

in general vehicle is corroded suspension body sub frame

Pass 22 Aug 2025 116,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

in general underneath surface rust on sub frames/ axle chassis / suspension parts etc

Fail 21 Aug 2025 116,275 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides , not visible on tester (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

in general underneath surface rust on sub frames/ axle chassis / suspension parts etc

Pass 11 Jul 2024 105,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x 2 , (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 105,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides x 2 (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle, also damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x 2 , (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 97,587 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 97,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 90,901 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 90,876 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 76,557 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 66,539 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing casing.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 66,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing casing.

Coolant below min.

Engine oil low.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 54,383 miles

Coolant on min level.

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 54,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant on min level.

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 42,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,722 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 28,907 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking inner & outer edges

exhaust back box support bracket corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2015 27,305 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 23,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2014 23,106 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 14,748 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LS59 FSX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LS59 FSX, 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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LS59 FSX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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