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LB09 BFU

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,654 mi
Last recorded123,654 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 BFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 123,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Has slight play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack on outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 106,833 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror glass damage

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant below min

exhaust shield lose

Pass 5 Dec 2019 103,866 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 103,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 99,582 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 96,087 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 96,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 90,492 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,674 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 80,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 70,888 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,702 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 60,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,607 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,731 miles

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

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

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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LB09 BFU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB09 BFU, 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 LB09 BFU registered?

LB09 BFU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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The MOT history for LB09 BFU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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