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LD09 ZFV

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,816 mi
Last recorded59,816 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ZFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 59,816 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Feb 2024 59,810 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2023 56,967 miles

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

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

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

under bonnet components covered

Fail 31 Jan 2023 56,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

under bonnet components covered

Pass 18 Jan 2022 54,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under bonnet components covered

Pass 8 Jan 2021 52,797 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 52,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 51,244 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 49,778 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 43,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear across the axle, and considered very close to acceptabe limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside front, nearside rear and nearside front tyres are below the vehicle's specified load rating

Rear Application and release of service brake is slightly imbalanced at about 28%.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 43,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear across the axle, and considered very close to acceptabe limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside front, nearside rear and nearside front tyres are below the vehicle's specified load rating

Rear Application and release of service brake is slightly imbalanced at about 28%.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 36,897 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 36,897 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported middle mount corroded (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,822 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,372 miles

Exhaust system breacket corroding.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 20,643 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded & Pitted To Excess On Inner Face

Nearside Door Mirror Glass Incorrect Size, Reduced View To Rear

Offside Front Tyre Worn Low On Edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 20,643 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake Discs Corroded & Pitted To Excess On Inner Face

Nearside Door Mirror Glass Incorrect Size, Reduced View To Rear

Offside Front Tyre Worn Low On Edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,860 miles

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

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken but not insecure.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 8,555 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded & Scored On Inner Face

Rear Exhaust Box Mounting Strap Corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2012 8,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Discs Corroded & Scored On Inner Face

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Smooth On Inner Edge Close To Cords Showing

Rear Exhaust Box Mounting Strap Corroded

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 ZFV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LD09 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

LD09 ZFV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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