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LD09 FVX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,094 mi
Last recorded70,094 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 FVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 70,094 miles

Offside Rear Inner tie rod (slight play)

Rear exhaust hanger defective

Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,428 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 60,227 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 60,224 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 57,026 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 56,947 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 52,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2021 49,500 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 47,622 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 45,761 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 43,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre old and perished

Rear exhaust silencer tatty

Fail 1 May 2018 43,278 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre old and perished

Rear exhaust silencer tatty

Pass 3 May 2017 40,782 miles

Rear Exhaust outer skin separating

Rear Tyres old and perished

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,218 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked.Child seat fitted at time of test

Rear High level light not working?

Pass 11 May 2015 33,047 miles

Front tyres soon

centre high level light not working

Pass 14 May 2014 27,656 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,272 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,647 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 18,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LD09 FVX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LD09 FVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD09 FVX registered?

LD09 FVX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is LD09 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD09 FVX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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