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LV59 OWE

2009 Citroen C3 Picasso

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,953 mi
Last recorded97,953 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 OWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3 Picasso
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 97,953 miles

Front exhaust heatshields loose

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2025 97,935 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 93,701 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres tread breaking up

offside front tyre nail

Fail 21 Aug 2024 93,655 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres tread breaking up

offside front tyre nail

Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,580 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 89,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 84,108 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,381 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pipe to frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 73,125 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pipe to frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,142 miles

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

Rear Torsion bar corroded and brackets

Fail 5 Sep 2019 67,142 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Torsion bar corroded and brackets

Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,064 miles

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

Rear torsion bar corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,511 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 43,510 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Nov 2015 40,535 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 40,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre perished on sidewalls

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 35,179 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front and o/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 5 Nov 2013 28,715 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,616 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 14 Nov 2012 23,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

How Reliable is the Citroen C3 Picasso?

Based on 62,879 MOT tests across 6,707 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
4,856
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,707
On UK Roads
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LV59 OWE is a 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 58,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen C3 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LV59 OWE is a 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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