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LT59 RUO

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,389 mi
Last recorded151,389 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 RUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 151,389 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective partly split (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflectors ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light minor water ingress (4.5.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2024 151,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

FAILED ITEM READINGS: Brake efficiency 12% 40 / 140 KgF

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective partly split (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflectors ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light minor water ingress (4.5.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2023 141,812 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 141,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 132,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2021 125,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/R outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 125,603 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/R outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 119,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 119,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 113,908 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 113,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,811 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 104,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 93,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,355 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 83,355 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,520 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 74,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

uneven tyre wear to n/s/r

Fail 3 Feb 2014 64,546 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

uneven tyre wear to n/s/r

Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,494 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 RUO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RUO, 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 RUO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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