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LV59 XCC

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,181 mi
Last recorded104,181 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 XCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 104,181 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 104,180 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 95,374 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 95,374 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values excess soot blocking test meter( ave 4.78) at end of test (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 87,187 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 87,183 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,162 miles

Clutch Pedal anti-slip provision missing

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 74,157 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Clutch Pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,202 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 55,413 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 54,324 miles

front pads starting to get low

Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,643 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,897 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 45,930 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XCC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCC, 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 XCC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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