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L16 MOU

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,458 mi
Last recorded81,458 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 MOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 81,458 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 81,458 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 79,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 77,767 miles

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2024 77,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2023 75,767 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 74,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 72,255 miles

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

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

brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2020 70,895 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 70,709 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,234 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 56,030 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 47,526 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 40,590 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 32,483 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 24,461 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 16,939 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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L16 MOU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L16 MOU, 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 L16 MOU registered?

L16 MOU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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