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LV59 SWW

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

99,474 mi
Last recorded99,474 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 SWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 99,474 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 99,384 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 86,312 miles

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

coolant low

wet test

Fail 23 Dec 2020 86,312 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor cannot be secure upright position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rear box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

coolant low

wet test

Pass 23 Oct 2019 79,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer peeling

Fail 21 Oct 2019 79,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer peeling

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,602 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 66,602 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,907 miles

Offside Front wiper damaged

Rear rear silencer corroded and peeling

Fail 12 Oct 2017 55,907 miles

Offside Front wiper damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear silencer corroded and peeling

Pass 11 Oct 2016 43,222 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 1.6mm inner edge 195/50/16 xl

rear silencer excessively corroded and spit

Fail 11 Oct 2016 43,222 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 1.6mm inner edge 195/50/16 xl

Nearside Headlamp aim too high very high (1.8)

rear silencer excessively corroded and spit

Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,488 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 31,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 20,015 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 9,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 9,404 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 9,109 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 9,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 SWW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

LV59 SWW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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