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LB09 TLN

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,216 mi
Last recorded60,216 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 TLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 60,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Low On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Low On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 57,859 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 55,458 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 53,488 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 51,244 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 48,552 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 46,770 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 46,769 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 43,996 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,044 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 36,083 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 36,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 33,853 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,883 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge of tread

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 22,533 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 22,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 20,546 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 19,282 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 TLN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

LB09 TLN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 August 2009.

Is LB09 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB09 TLN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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