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LB58 JAU

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,560 mi
Last recorded85,560 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 JAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 85,560 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 85,560 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 82,965 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 82,965 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 78,377 miles

park brake warning not working

Fail 13 Jun 2024 78,377 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

park brake warning not working

Pass 31 May 2023 74,514 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective not effecting view (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 68,087 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 62,982 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2020 62,271 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,161 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer rusting

Pass 13 Jul 2018 57,892 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 57,892 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,958 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,037 miles

HI level brake light inop

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

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,313 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2015 52,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front wheels have slight bind

rear exhaust box in poor condition #

Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 43,105 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear silencer outer case started to rust/split (not blowing)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 33,646 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear silencer outer case started to rust/split (not blowing)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,410 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 18,842 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 18,838 miles

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

Offside 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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LB58 JAU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LB58 JAU, 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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LB58 JAU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2009.

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