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LV59 VNO

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,830 mi
Last recorded91,830 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 VNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 91,830 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 91,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 90,866 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 90,866 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 83,735 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 83,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 77,513 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 77,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,407 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,079 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 65,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front wiper efficiency untested(no fluid)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre deteriorating

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 60,317 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre deteriorating

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,845 miles

Intermittent connection to O/S/Rear number plate lamp.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 52,845 miles

Intermittent connection to O/S/Rear number plate lamp.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,812 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 18,784 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 VNO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VNO, 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 VNO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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