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LV59 NWR

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,292 mi
Last recorded105,292 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 NWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 105,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 102,783 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 102,783 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 98,811 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 94,856 miles

back box strap broken

Pass 10 Sep 2021 91,444 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 91,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,103 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 83,095 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 76,248 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 76,248 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,478 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre tread getting a little low

front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 3 Sep 2016 59,470 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 59,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,016 miles

front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2015 52,016 miles

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,631 miles

advise high speed function not working for wipers.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,186 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 NWR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NWR, 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 NWR registered?

LV59 NWR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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