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LY59 CEA

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,215 mi
Last recorded107,215 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 CEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 107,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 104,744 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 102,349 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 100,158 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 90,370 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 79,865 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,155 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 57,455 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,130 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,710 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 27,581 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,239 miles

near side front tyre perishing

off side front tyre perishing.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,755 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 9,173 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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LY59 CEA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY59 CEA, 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 LY59 CEA registered?

LY59 CEA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is LY59 CEA safe to buy?

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