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SX59 LSU

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

240,308 mi
Last recorded240,308 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX59 LSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 240,308 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 223,363 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2022 187,680 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 186,642 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2021 156,398 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 117,469 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 117,441 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,388 miles

rear brake discs badly worn

Fail 28 Jul 2017 92,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2016 62,054 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 62,052 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 28,824 miles

both front brake discs worn. n/s/r tyre just starting to get close to legal limit.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,633 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 7,937 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 6,355 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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SX59 LSU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SX59 LSU, 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 SX59 LSU registered?

SX59 LSU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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