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LB09 LRO

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,410 mi
Last recorded102,410 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 LRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 102,410 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil contamination around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear support bracket broken away from exhaust pipe

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2026 102,146 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil contamination around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear support bracket broken away from exhaust pipe

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2025 94,981 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil contamination around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust support bracket broken away from pipe

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2025 94,981 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil contamination around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 380 stop/tail bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust support bracket broken away from pipe

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2024 88,912 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 88,884 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,385 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust back box bracket broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 80,385 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust back box bracket broken

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 77,211 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,210 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 69,148 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 58,952 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 58,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 49,784 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 41,118 miles

Offside Front window inop

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 31,088 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly feathering on outer edge

Fail 27 Jul 2017 24,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly feathering on outer edge

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 22,302 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,467 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished on outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 19,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres heavily perished on outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 17,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 15,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 15,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 12,623 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 LRO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LRO, 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 LRO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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