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MF59 LXO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,495 mi
Last recorded110,495 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 LXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 110,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough upper suspension mount (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside mirror housing missing

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake hose/pipe fouling inner wheel arch panel

Rear exhaust mount detached

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower engine steady bar worn to excess

Fail 27 Jun 2023 110,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror housing missing

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough upper suspension mount (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake hose/pipe fouling inner wheel arch panel

Rear exhaust mount detached

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower engine steady bar worn to excess

Pass 1 Jul 2022 101,982 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed fouling coil spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 101,965 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed fouling coil spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 86,842 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 86,773 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly Misshaped

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,304 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 49,991 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 49,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 43,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 36,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2013 15,818 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 11,341 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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MF59 LXO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LXO, 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 LXO registered?

MF59 LXO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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