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LT59 RPZ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,324 mi
Last recorded80,324 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 80,324 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 78,057 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 74,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 74,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 71,335 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2022 71,335 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,707 miles

Both front tyres are badly worn on the inner edges .

Pass 24 Jul 2020 62,063 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 58,594 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside door mirror is cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2018 53,725 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 53,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 50,803 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 50,803 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box support (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 47,147 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside Unable to test seat belts due to child seat ()

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported adequately

Pass 26 Nov 2015 70,064 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 38,662 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 38,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2013 31,527 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,910 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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LT59 RPZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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