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LX59 UGV

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,854 mi
Last recorded52,854 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow mid pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 52,854 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow mid pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 52,712 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 52,377 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 51,836 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 50,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 41,669 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 41,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 33,811 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 29,190 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 23,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 18,007 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 12,724 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 11,263 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 9,521 miles

small split in nearside front wiper blade.

small split in offside front wiper blade.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 9,368 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 UGV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UGV, 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 UGV registered?

LX59 UGV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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