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LT59 RXH

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,878 mi
Last recorded102,878 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 RXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 102,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 100,458 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 93,113 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 88,520 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor needs attention (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 88,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box split peeling and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box strap snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor needs attention (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,200 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Back box strap snapped, outer skin adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Top mount nosey on lock to lock

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 79,200 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Back box strap snapped, outer skin adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Top mount nosey on lock to lock

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 72,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 66,058 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 60,888 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre tread on limit 1.6mm

Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,136 miles

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorated - torn at ends

Pass 8 Aug 2016 41,473 miles

centre rear stop lamp not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn - tread depth 3mm

Pass 10 Aug 2015 35,614 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,427 miles

front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 9 Aug 2013 6,214 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,621 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 9,609 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 RXH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol 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 RXH, 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 RXH registered?

LT59 RXH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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