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LV59 DYW

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,434 mi
Last recorded117,434 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 117,434 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 103,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 101,972 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 101,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,246 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 95,243 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,122 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,651 miles

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 81,651 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,786 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 70,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,236 miles

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 29 Oct 2014 53,236 miles

Nearside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,345 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,443 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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LV59 DYW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DYW, 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 DYW registered?

LV59 DYW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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