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LB09 EBG

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,989 mi
Last recorded29,989 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 EBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 29,989 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 29,989 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Handbrake lever will not lock. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 27,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 25,953 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 21,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulder - cracking/splitting in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear compliance bush starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very thin on shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear compliance bush starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 17,838 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 9,681 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 9,253 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 9,187 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 8,968 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 8,550 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 8,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 7,311 miles

all tyre walls cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2014 6,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 6,652 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 5,807 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 5,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 4,238 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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LB09 EBG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EBG, 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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LB09 EBG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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