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LX59 VEM

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,128 mi
Last recorded67,128 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 VEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 67,128 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 67,128 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 61,920 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 56,848 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,824 miles

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

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

oil leaking.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 45,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 38,227 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,599 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 29,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VEM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

LX59 VEM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LX59 VEM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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