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LV59 GHG

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,323 mi
Last recorded29,323 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 GHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 29,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 27,449 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 27,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 25,982 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 24,075 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 22,139 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 19,988 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 19,988 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 18,881 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 18,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 17,766 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 17,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 16,553 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 16,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,122 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 13,958 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 12,394 miles

damage on windscreen out side wiper area

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 GHG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LV59 GHG, 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 GHG registered?

LV59 GHG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LV59 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 GHG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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