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LV59 HVH

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,431 mi
Last recorded54,431 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 HVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 54,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

rear view mirror delaminating

Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,095 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear view mirror delaminating

Fail 19 Sep 2018 53,095 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear view mirror delaminating

Pass 20 Sep 2017 51,243 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,696 miles

Oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,749 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 29,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,095 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 24,095 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,766 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 17,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 HVH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HVH, 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 HVH registered?

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

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