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LX59 UVB

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,453 mi
Last recorded96,453 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 UVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 96,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 86,693 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 78,488 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot pin hole

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge being run low on press (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 78,488 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot pin hole

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge being run low on press (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 70,149 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 70,148 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 62,494 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner wall 195/55r16-87v

Fail 18 Jul 2022 62,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner wall 195/55r16-87v

Pass 4 Aug 2021 58,532 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 55,818 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,028 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 47,561 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 47,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55r16-87v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/r16-87v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 42,525 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 42,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 37,700 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 37,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,399 miles

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 24,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,501 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 21,501 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 UVB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc 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 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

LX59 UVB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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