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AO09 LXR

2009 Citroen C3 Picasso

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,938 mi
Last recorded136,938 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3 Picasso
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 136,938 miles

Injector seals leaking fumes under the bonnet. Fumes dont appear to be entering the cabin.

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 136,938 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine stabilizer worn.

Injector seals leaking fumes under the bonnet. Fumes dont appear to be entering the cabin.

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 121,686 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 121,686 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 105,882 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 105,881 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 97,464 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,402 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing thin on edges

perish cracks in tread

Pass 9 May 2019 81,632 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 81,632 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,194 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 69,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front tyres [both] wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,928 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose around turbo

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,140 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,030 miles

sheilds fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2014 51,030 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sheilds fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2013 51,004 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,449 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

uneven tread wear on o/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2013 47,449 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing on edges

uneven tread wear on o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,314 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 32,314 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Citroen C3 Picasso?

Based on 62,879 MOT tests across 6,707 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
4,856
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,707
On UK Roads
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AO09 LXR is a 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 58,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen C3 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO09 LXR is a 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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