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LV59 YXP

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,885 mi
Last recorded127,885 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 YXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 127,885 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 127,885 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 120,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 114,982 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 114,982 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 110,235 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 104,572 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 104,572 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 99,353 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 93,421 miles

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

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 93,421 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 87,008 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 83,151 miles

Rear discs rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2016 66,665 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 48,836 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 36,479 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 36,479 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 26,575 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 26,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 17,685 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 YXP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXP, 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 YXP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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