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LY59 CFD

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,082 mi
Last recorded82,082 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 CFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 82,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 81,838 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2023 81,562 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 81,240 miles

under trays floor and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

Pass 1 Oct 2021 81,041 miles

under trays floor and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,935 miles

under trays floor and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

Pass 30 May 2019 75,827 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

Pass 24 May 2018 70,043 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 60,920 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscureing components

Fail 31 May 2017 60,919 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscureing components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,042 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 49,499 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 49,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 41,965 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 33,523 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 26,880 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 CFD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LY59 CFD, 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 CFD registered?

LY59 CFD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is LY59 CFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 CFD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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