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LX59 TMY

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,782 mi
Last recorded74,782 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 TMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,782 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 74,782 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,782 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 74,782 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,456 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 50,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak,advise service or repair.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 42,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak,advise service or repair.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,972 miles

Body / paintwork damage to offside and nearside of vehicle

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Centre stop lamp slightly loose

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front inner wheel arch cover broken and loose

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Sep 2014 34,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Body / paintwork damage to offside and nearside of vehicle

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Centre stop lamp slightly loose

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front inner wheel arch cover broken and loose

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2013 25,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres side walls beggining to crack near side tyre wall beggining to perish

Fail 5 Sep 2013 25,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres side walls beggining to crack near side tyre wall beggining to perish

Pass 6 Aug 2012 16,875 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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LX59 TMY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LX59 TMY, 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 LX59 TMY registered?

LX59 TMY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is LX59 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX59 TMY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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