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LB09 OCM

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,274 mi
Last recorded119,274 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 119,274 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 119,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 112,374 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 112,374 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 106,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 101,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 94,763 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 94,763 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,606 miles

front brake discs are worn and lightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 88,543 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 84,734 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,274 miles

under covers fitted to car

Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,180 miles

under tray fitted caused obstruction to view

Pass 17 Jul 2017 64,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,612 miles

under tray fitted caused obstruction to view

Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,931 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,730 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 41,730 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,158 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 OCM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCM, 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 OCM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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