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LX59 TRV

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,533 mi
Last recorded97,533 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 TRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 97,533 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 86,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 76,467 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 76,467 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 76,411 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 16 Dec 2020 62,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 48,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 41,966 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 40,604 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,513 miles

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

offside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,630 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 18,324 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,191 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 TRV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LX59 TRV, 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 LX59 TRV registered?

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

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