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L88 SRH

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,000 mi
Last recorded140,000 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 SRH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 140,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 137,292 miles

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

inner sills slightly corroded/rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2024 134,337 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 134,337 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 94,028 miles

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

SLIGHT CRAKING ON REAR TYRES

Fail 5 Jun 2023 94,028 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SLIGHT CRAKING ON REAR TYRES

Pass 23 May 2022 91,415 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 91,415 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 89,001 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 89,001 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 87,062 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Apr 2019 82,691 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,611 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,498 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,879 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,712 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,541 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L88 SRH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L88 SRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L88 SRH registered?

L88 SRH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is L88 SRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 SRH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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