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LV59 ZWF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,224 mi
Last recorded63,224 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 63,224 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode and wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system(rear silencer heavily corroded)

surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

Pass 15 Jan 2025 60,855 miles

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

some surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2024 59,382 miles

o/s n/s front tyres starting to wear

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

Fail 23 Jan 2024 59,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

o/s n/s front tyres starting to wear

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

Pass 25 Jan 2023 56,787 miles

surface rust on exhaust system

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and detereiorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Pass 18 Jan 2022 54,445 miles

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 18 Jan 2022 54,445 miles

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 28 Jan 2021 52,163 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 28 Jan 2021 52,163 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 22 Jan 2020 50,910 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust to exhaust system

Fail 22 Jan 2020 50,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust to exhaust system

Pass 17 Jan 2019 46,673 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Jan 2019 46,673 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jan 2018 43,708 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,713 miles

Front discs corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2016 36,103 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 33,269 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 30,763 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 28,491 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 ZWF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

LV59 ZWF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is LV59 ZWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 ZWF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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