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VN59 LNV

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,414 mi
Last recorded60,414 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 LNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 60,414 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 54,714 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 54,713 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 51,053 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged taped together (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 51,053 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged taped together (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 47,754 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover taped together

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 24 Jan 2023 47,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover taped together

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2022 44,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 44,595 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 41,008 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 38,875 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 38,875 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour rears (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 35,190 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 7 Feb 2019 35,188 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2018 29,790 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 29,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on the inner and outer edges

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 29,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 28,645 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,917 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 23,204 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 23,204 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 19,096 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 14,965 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,350 miles

DAMAGE TO NSF AND NSR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSF TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

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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VN59 LNV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VN59 LNV, 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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VN59 LNV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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