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LV59 YYJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,694 mi
Last recorded45,694 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 YYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 45,694 miles

Both headlight lens have gone slightly cloudy

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 45,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 45,685 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 37,860 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 29,970 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 23,070 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Dec 2021 23,070 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 17,055 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 11,671 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 11,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 10,762 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 10,761 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 2 Dec 2017 10,158 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 10,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 9,534 miles

cut to all4 tyre outer side wall but cord not showwing

Fail 19 Dec 2016 9,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all four (4.1.D.1b)

cut to all4 tyre outer side wall but cord not showwing

Pass 19 Dec 2015 19,150 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 7,994 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 7,241 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 5,310 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 5,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YYJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

LV59 YYJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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