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LY59 CFE

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,932 mi
Last recorded50,932 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 CFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 50,932 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 50,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 46,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 46,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 41,620 miles

child seats fitted unable to check adult belts

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outter edge

Pass 10 Nov 2014 35,962 miles

both rear tyre's sidewall perishing

n/s/f alloy wheel slightly buckled on the inner bead

Fail 10 Nov 2014 35,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyre's sidewall perishing

n/s/f alloy wheel slightly buckled on the inner bead

Pass 25 Nov 2013 31,163 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 25,749 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 CFE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY59 CFE, 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 CFE registered?

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

Is LY59 CFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 CFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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