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LV59 YYF

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,047 mi
Last recorded37,047 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 YYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 37,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 31,015 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 31,015 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 25,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 20,638 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 14,687 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 7,481 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 7,283 miles

Offside Front brake disc corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2020 7,032 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Dec 2018 6,489 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 6,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 6,001 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2017 5,392 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 5,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edges split (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edges split (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 4,649 miles

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2014 4,035 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 3,176 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 2,575 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 YYF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV59 YYF registered?

LV59 YYF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is LV59 YYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 YYF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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