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LT59 RVC

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

202,280 mi
Last recorded202,280 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2025 202,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 144,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 125,191 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front subframe/lower radiator support corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 13 May 2022 119,566 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front lower radiator mount/ cross member damaged

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 12 May 2022 119,566 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

exhaust system corroded

front lower radiator mount/ cross member damaged

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 114,155 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 114,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,096 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 110,096 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs blown (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 97,743 miles

rear brake disc,s pitted

slight brake binding both rears

Pass 16 Oct 2018 80,505 miles

rear silencer mounting strap corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 80,505 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear silencer mounting strap corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,229 miles

both rear brake disc,s worn / pitted /and lipped

Fail 18 Oct 2017 63,229 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by brake lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear brake disc,s worn / pitted /and lipped

Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,125 miles

all four brake disc,s worn and lipped inner faces

Fail 18 Oct 2016 49,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link-rod boots split (2.4.G.2)

all four brake disc,s worn and lipped inner faces

Pass 16 Oct 2015 33,457 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front upper plastic spring locater broken

Pass 20 Sep 2013 24,348 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 24,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,822 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 RVC 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 61.9%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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