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LS59 UHT

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,080 mi
Last recorded122,080 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 UHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 122,080 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 122,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear and front exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 111,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 106,258 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 106,258 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Advise rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2019 101,807 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,795 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 81,586 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 81,581 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,830 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 71,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 62,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,808 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 50,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 8 Nov 2013 38,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 29,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UHT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

LS59 UHT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is LS59 UHT safe to buy?

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