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LS59 XRG

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,253 mi
Last recorded90,253 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 XRG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 90,253 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Bumper has slight damage

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 89,079 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 87,596 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 82,671 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 75,580 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 75,034 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,009 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 70,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 63,391 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 59,594 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,354 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 54,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,321 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 46,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,740 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)

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 XRG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS59 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

LS59 XRG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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