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LV59 HVD

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,931 mi
Last recorded97,931 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 97,931 miles

nearside front suspension top mount bearing partially seizing.

offside front suspension roll bar link ball joints have slight play.

Fail 8 Mar 2022 97,931 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front suspension top mount bearing partially seizing.

offside front suspension roll bar link ball joints have slight play.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 92,888 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,959 miles

Nearside Front Outer Slight perforation to CV Gaiter.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Forward of Rear Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 87,942 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Slight perforation to CV Gaiter.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Forward of Rear Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 82,751 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 82,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,142 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,202 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,031 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 40,278 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,844 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,970 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 18,965 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise nearside rear tyre perrished.

advise rear brake discs lipped.

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 HVD 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 HVD, 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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LV59 HVD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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