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LB09 ORU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,608 mi
Last recorded116,608 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 ORU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 116,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre can be repaired and leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 107,520 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 107,520 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 98,184 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 98,158 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 80,147 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2022 80,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,403 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 72,403 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 65,740 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 14 Aug 2020 65,740 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,188 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 43,381 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 43,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak possibly from rocker cover gasket

Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,287 miles

Rear tyres slight cracking on tread

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,964 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,901 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,533 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,898 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 18,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 ORU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

LB09 ORU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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