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LX59 TVC

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,401 mi
Last recorded94,401 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 TVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 94,401 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 94,401 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 90,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 90,412 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 85,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 77,193 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 73,742 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 73,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 72,294 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 72,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Age related cracks deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Age related cracks deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 69,040 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 30 Apr 2019 61,285 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 61,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 185/60r15 (strong advise) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 185/60r15 (strong advise) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 55,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 185/60r15 (strong advise) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 185/60r15 (strong advise) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 185/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 185/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

damage to nearside front outer wall of tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2016 33,880 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,641 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,368 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 23,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 7,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 5,629 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 TVC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TVC, 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 TVC registered?

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

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