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L5 UDB

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,665 mi
Last recorded118,665 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 UDB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 118,665 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 101,101 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 95,965 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 95,945 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 72,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 63,515 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 58,764 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly rusty on the outside edges

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 52,988 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,029 miles

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

service light on

Fail 27 Sep 2017 50,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

service light on

Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement due to just above min thickness (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, advise replacement due to wear on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 44,255 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Both front mounts, and both rear mounts broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement due to just above min thickness (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, advise replacement due to wear on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall but not exposing cords.

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

both rear scilencer mounting brakes broken but scilencer still supported.

child seat fitted nearside rear.

oil leak looks like sump washer.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,569 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust brakets broken and corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre is cracking and appears to have multiple nails in the tread area

rear exhaust silencer support band is quite corroded

slight movement in the nearside front suspension anti-roll bar droplink

Fail 1 Sep 2012 21,917 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 1 Sep 2012 21,917 miles

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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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L5 UDB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L5 UDB, 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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L5 UDB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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