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MF59 LVZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,597 mi
Last recorded81,597 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 LVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 81,597 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity low

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

Offside Front Head lamp light intensity low

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

Fail 2 May 2024 81,597 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity low

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Head lamp light intensity low

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 73,516 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box corroded deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 73,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box corroded deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 73,272 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 73,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,786 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 69,786 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,962 miles

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted to car

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 53,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted to car

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 39,914 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 27,038 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres are wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2016 27,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres are wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 21,441 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 12,794 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 6,664 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 18,230 miles

n/s/f tyre ouiter wall heavily scuffed and slightly misshaped

Fail 13 Sep 2012 18,230 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre ouiter wall heavily scuffed and slightly misshaped

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 LVZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LVZ, 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 MF59 LVZ registered?

MF59 LVZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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