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WX59 LZM

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,082 mi
Last recorded98,082 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX59 LZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 98,082 miles

Both Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal part of flex hose into caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Sep 2025 98,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Both Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal part of flex hose into caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,354 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal part of flex hose into caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal part of flex hose into caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 92,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal part of flex hose into caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal part of flex hose into caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 90,274 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 88,042 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 86,591 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,000 miles

Nearside and offside rear chassis slight corrosion.

Offside rear tyre perished.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,379 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 81,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 74,806 miles

exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 3 Sep 2016 67,008 miles

rear exhaust mount rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,459 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 56,459 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,198 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,770 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,641 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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WX59 LZM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WX59 LZM, 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 WX59 LZM registered?

WX59 LZM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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