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LS59 HKW

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,543 mi
Last recorded156,543 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 HKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2021 156,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 limit actual is 0.79 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 152,478 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 141,745 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 135,083 miles

Rear advise rear disc as worn

Rear advise rear tyre as worn low

Pass 8 Feb 2017 119,163 miles

front exhaust holding braket [broken]

gear box oil leak

rear brake pads very low [discs corroded]

Fail 7 Feb 2017 119,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust holding braket [broken]

gear box oil leak

rear brake pads very low [discs corroded]

Pass 8 Feb 2016 98,876 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)

both rear brake discs lipped and coroded

front exhaust pipe holding braket [broken]

osf driveshaft diff/seal leaking oil

Fail 8 Feb 2016 98,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear brake discs lipped and coroded

front exhaust pipe holding braket [broken]

osf driveshaft diff/seal leaking oil

Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,830 miles

Exhaust rear holding bracket broken (Exhaust still supported)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 76,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust rear holding bracket broken (Exhaust still supported)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre (tread)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,126 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 47,740 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,160 miles

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

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

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 HKW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HKW, 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 LS59 HKW registered?

LS59 HKW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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