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LT59 RTX

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,473 mi
Last recorded73,473 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 RTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 73,473 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 69,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 57,721 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 56,228 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 53,532 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,361 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 48,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 46,545 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 46,542 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Value of 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 41,228 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 30,383 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 30,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,368 miles

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

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 22,437 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,437 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 16,104 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,063 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 RTX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LT59 RTX, 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 RTX registered?

LT59 RTX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is LT59 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT59 RTX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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