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LB09 OBP

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,918 mi
Last recorded77,918 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 77,918 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2024 70,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 70,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 65,267 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 45,624 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 33,874 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 32,505 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 32,503 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 31,206 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 29,750 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,407 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 27,111 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 27,095 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear rear wiperblade split

Pass 3 Feb 2016 25,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 23,560 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,669 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 21,365 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 17,906 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,164 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 OBP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc 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 LB09 OBP, 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 OBP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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