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LV59 BRZ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

100,317 mi
Last recorded100,317 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 BRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 100,317 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 100,310 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 98,338 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 98,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 95,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2023 95,361 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 89,951 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 82,453 miles

Bonnet release lever broken.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer mount corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2021 82,353 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Bonnet release lever broken.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer mount corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 74,313 miles

bonnet release leaver broken

front side lights has a very faint flicker when switched off

Fail 9 Sep 2020 74,313 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective center & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet release leaver broken

front side lights has a very faint flicker when switched off

Pass 17 May 2019 73,461 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 70,332 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 70,332 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,562 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Rear exhaust bracket broken , but system still supported.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 64,562 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket broken , but system still supported.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,882 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 57,882 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,582 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 51,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,824 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 44,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,492 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 33,492 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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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LV59 BRZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LV59 BRZ, 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 LV59 BRZ registered?

LV59 BRZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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