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SL59 LNZ

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,653 mi
Last recorded120,653 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 LNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 120,653 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 120,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 115,311 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 115,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 109,765 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 109,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 95,479 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 95,479 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 83,020 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

both wipers slightly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,889 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 68,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,834 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 38,547 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 38,547 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SL59 LNZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SL59 LNZ, 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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SL59 LNZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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