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LY59 FHO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,259 mi
Last recorded82,259 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 FHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 82,259 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 82,259 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 79,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 75,333 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 71,898 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 68,704 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 65,696 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 63,904 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,793 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 60,793 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 58,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 6 Dec 2017 52,186 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

middle exhaust bracket broken / still supported

Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,161 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2015 41,355 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 41,355 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 36,415 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

rear exaust bracket cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2013 30,290 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 30,290 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 21,499 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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 FHO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY59 FHO registered?

LY59 FHO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is LY59 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 FHO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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