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ML59 LYV

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,385 mi
Last recorded110,385 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 LYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 110,385 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 110,385 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 106,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 103,756 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 98,839 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 98,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tread / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tread / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 93,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tread / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tread / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in edge of tread ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in edge of tread ()

Fail 11 Oct 2019 89,369 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Track rod end loose on rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in edge of tread ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in edge of tread ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 77,910 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))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise changing in the very near future (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 77,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise changing in the very near future (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise changing in the very near future (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise changing in the very near future (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,542 miles

Nearside Rear tyre treads low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre treads low and nail in tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2017 67,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre treads low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre treads low and nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,104 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,972 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 50,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,282 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 41,216 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear tyres heavily perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 21 Sep 2013 28,596 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside windscreen wiper smearing close to excessive

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2012 17,681 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2012 17,667 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Oil leak

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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ML59 LYV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ML59 LYV, 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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ML59 LYV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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