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MF59 LWR

2009 Citroen C3 Picasso

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,361 mi
Last recorded112,361 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 LWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3 Picasso
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 112,361 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 110,701 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear most ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Mar 2025 110,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no pump sound (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split area 195/55 v 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective rear most ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Mar 2024 108,998 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 108,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 107,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 107,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,166 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket slightly insecure (rattles but exhaust supported)

Pass 26 Mar 2021 104,512 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 103,064 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 100,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 95,839 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2017 95,839 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,428 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 80,448 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,789 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,486 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Citroen C3 Picasso?

Based on 62,879 MOT tests across 6,707 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
4,856
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,707
On UK Roads
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MF59 LWR is a 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 58,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Citroen C3 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF59 LWR is a 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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