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ST59 LHM

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,821 mi
Last recorded92,821 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 LHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 92,821 miles

CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER. N/S HEADLIGHT POOR IMAGE

Fail 18 Jul 2023 92,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BUSH SPLIT FROM ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BUSH SPLIT FROM ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

HEAT SHIELDS INSECURE. CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER. N/S HEADLIGHT POOR IMAGE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 86,222 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 65,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 52,642 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 51,127 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 51,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 45,850 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 45,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 40,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,532 miles

Offside Front Side wall has slight cracking.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 37,532 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side wall has slight cracking.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 34,785 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 32,021 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 30,069 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 27,156 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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ST59 LHM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST59 LHM, 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 ST59 LHM registered?

ST59 LHM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is ST59 LHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 LHM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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