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AV09 LXM

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,252 mi
Last recorded70,252 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 70,252 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 64,938 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 59,237 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 59,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2023 53,442 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 53,442 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 47,579 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 41,913 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 41,913 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 36,555 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 28,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,257 miles

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter weeping grease

offside front, nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2017 19,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is quite perished, however not showing cords.

Offside Front Tyre quite perished, however not showing cords.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre quite perished, however not showing cords.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 18,125 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,440 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 14,731 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,226 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,802 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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AV09 LXM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV09 LXM, 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 AV09 LXM registered?

AV09 LXM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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