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LT59 RPU

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,847 mi
Last recorded83,847 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 RPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,847 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2023 83,845 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,632 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 76,632 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, debonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 69,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, debonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 64,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 58,569 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 50,173 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 50,173 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,995 miles

Child Seat Fitted N/S/R

N/S/R Tyre Perished

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,047 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,250 miles

bonnet release latch broken

Fail 6 Aug 2014 24,249 miles

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

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

bonnet release latch broken

Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,499 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,384 miles

front o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Fail 28 Aug 2012 15,383 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

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 RPU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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