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LD09 LJL

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,809 mi
Last recorded67,809 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 LJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 67,809 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 67,185 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 66,705 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 65,817 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,693 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,063 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,761 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 58,103 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,097 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,351 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 48,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,928 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 43,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,500 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 39,443 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,222 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,585 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,053 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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LD09 LJL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJL, 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 LD09 LJL registered?

LD09 LJL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is LD09 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD09 LJL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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