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LC09 FGZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,054 mi
Last recorded89,054 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 FGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 89,054 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 85,069 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 85,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 74,674 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 74,674 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,811 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 61,725 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,484 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,161 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,718 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 47,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,532 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slighty deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2014 30,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,406 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 28,367 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,287 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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LC09 FGZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LC09 FGZ, 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 LC09 FGZ registered?

LC09 FGZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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