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RV59 LRJ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,666 mi
Last recorded102,666 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 LRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 102,666 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 97,847 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 97,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake disc,s worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake disc,s worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 91,475 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 83,259 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 81,447 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 81,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 76,685 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 76,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 76,367 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 74,554 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,831 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbed on the inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,906 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,154 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,255 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

o/s and n/s sills damaged.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RV59 LRJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RV59 LRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV59 LRJ registered?

RV59 LRJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is RV59 LRJ safe to buy?

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