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LC09 KBK

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,729 mi
Last recorded118,729 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 KBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 118,729 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 115,545 miles

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

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox to driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 115,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox to driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 111,392 miles

Emission reducer added to fuel.

Front Bumper slighty loose

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 111,281 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit on bonnet 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper slightly loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 111,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit on bonnet 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper slightly loose

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

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity slightly reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 107,431 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured 50% (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,720 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 102,582 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear bracket rotten and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts behind front bumper loom insecure likely to touch ground or wheel (pushed back into bumper stop damage) (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,028 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,025 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKS

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,021 miles

Stop lamp not working BOTH N/W (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKS

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

Pass 19 May 2017 76,752 miles

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

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

Brakes rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,208 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,798 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,428 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,094 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 KBK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KBK, 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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LC09 KBK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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