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AO09 LXV

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,391 mi
Last recorded111,391 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 111,391 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 10,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 10,806 miles

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

Rear Undertray insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,160 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 88,160 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 78,726 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust and hanger deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,490 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 73,425 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 70,859 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall perished 185/60/15

Fail 17 Mar 2018 70,852 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall perished 185/60/15

Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,479 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,893 miles

high level stop light inop

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,777 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Apr 2014 37,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,454 miles

all tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,839 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 14,298 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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AO09 LXV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO09 LXV, 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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AO09 LXV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2009.

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