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LV59 VOB

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,891 mi
Last recorded88,891 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 VOB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 88,891 miles

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

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

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 12 Feb 2025 85,386 miles

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

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 12 Feb 2025 85,386 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 31 Jan 2024 82,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting very rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension parts/exhaust getting rusty in places

Fail 31 Jan 2024 82,094 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting very rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension parts/exhaust getting rusty in places

Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,608 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 73,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 68,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 66,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low & out of shape slightly

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

Offside Front tyre tread depth wearing low

Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,819 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 49,503 miles

o/s wishbone bush deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2018 49,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wishbone bush deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,139 miles

o/s/r child seat fitted

rear pads worn

Fail 7 Feb 2017 41,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/r child seat fitted

rear pads worn

Pass 11 Feb 2016 34,026 miles

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

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

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

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

baby seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 19 Feb 2015 27,898 miles

1/ N/S/F + BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,141 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 20,012 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 VOB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

LV59 VOB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is LV59 VOB safe to buy?

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