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EJ09 LXB

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,226 mi
Last recorded105,226 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 LXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 105,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2024 102,650 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 102,650 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 97,268 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 89,866 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 89,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible registrtion plate yellow back ground deterioted (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 82,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 74,204 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,207 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,656 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 54,655 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,088 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,796 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,586 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 43,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 36,953 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,616 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,609 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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EJ09 LXB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol 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 EJ09 LXB, 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 EJ09 LXB registered?

EJ09 LXB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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