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LT59 GZV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,919 mi
Last recorded11,919 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 GZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 11,919 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 11,919 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 11,511 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 11,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has several cuts expsoing cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 10,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and tyre has several cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut iin outer sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 10,986 miles

Windscreen washer not working noise from pump and water level ok (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and tyre has several cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut iin outer sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 10,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 9,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre starting to perish 205/45/17 offside front has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2020 9,353 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 8,831 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 8,212 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 7,539 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres and offside front tyres perished 205/45/17 88v michelin pilot exalto

Pass 26 Aug 2016 6,863 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 5,950 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 4,877 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 2,696 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 2,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 2,010 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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LT59 GZV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LT59 GZV, 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 LT59 GZV registered?

LT59 GZV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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