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LV59 ULH

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,102 mi
Last recorded99,102 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 ULH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 99,102 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 97,133 miles

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))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 95,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 93,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 91,869 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 90,530 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 90,524 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 86,992 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 86,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears badly cracked & perished also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,359 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 78,359 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,847 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 67,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,726 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 59,726 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 50,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2013 40,715 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 30,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 30,777 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 ULH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ULH, 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 ULH registered?

LV59 ULH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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