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LV59 OXW

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,117 mi
Last recorded102,117 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 OXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 102,117 miles

Nearside Front outer sill panel damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis above coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis above coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 102,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front outer sill panel damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis above coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis above coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 97,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 97,989 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 93,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe and ferrel corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe and ferrel corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 93,650 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear exhaust heat shield not completely secure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe and ferrel corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe and ferrel corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 88,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged and holed

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 88,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged and holed

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn Coil spring mounted incorrectly and fouling inner wing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,604 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 84,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,908 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 79,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 76,270 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2018 72,180 miles

rear exhaust corroded not blowing at time of test.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 66,585 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 66,585 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres 2mm tread left at time of test.(185/60/r15).

n/s/r tyre slightly lumpy tread not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,399 miles

n/s/r tyre very slightly lumpy tread not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 16 Nov 2016 59,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre very slightly lumpy tread not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,149 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 52,149 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,618 miles

centre stop not working

Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,240 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centr stop not working

Pass 29 Nov 2012 29,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OXW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OXW, 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 OXW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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