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RE59 LZU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,524 mi
Last recorded51,524 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 LZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 51,524 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 49,728 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 48,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust: silencer box outer casing corroded,

Pass 29 Sep 2022 47,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 47,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 46,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 44,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 42,030 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 42,030 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 38,179 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 38,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 34,021 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 34,021 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,402 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,519 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 25,515 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 21,898 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 17,483 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 12,896 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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RE59 LZU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE59 LZU, 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 RE59 LZU registered?

RE59 LZU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is RE59 LZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 LZU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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