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MF59 LVO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,665 mi
Last recorded91,665 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 LVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 91,665 miles

Central Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 90,344 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 90,343 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 87,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 87,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 84,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 84,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,758 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 80,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 77,884 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 77,821 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,109 miles

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

Offside Rear heat shield above rear silencer loose

Fail 11 Dec 2018 71,109 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear heat shield above rear silencer loose

Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,465 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 59,317 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 59,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 49,448 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 40,253 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,103 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,258 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,897 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 20,897 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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MF59 LVO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MF59 LVO, 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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MF59 LVO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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