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LC09 GJK

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,366 mi
Last recorded105,366 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 GJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 105,366 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 105,342 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front inners (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 93,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 93,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 x 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 79,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 x 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,843 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 64,840 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 May 2017 52,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 May 2017 52,860 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 45,329 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 45,329 miles

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2015 41,770 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 34,348 miles

poor beam pattern nearside headlight condensation

Fail 31 May 2013 26,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

Pass 31 May 2013 26,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

Pass 31 May 2012 19,240 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 GJK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LC09 GJK, 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 GJK registered?

LC09 GJK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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