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LG09 CBO

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,160 mi
Last recorded113,160 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 CBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 113,160 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 113,139 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 113,139 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cvboot inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,365 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 96,365 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,574 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 87,574 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box bracket broken (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 81,640 miles

Engine warning light on

Fail 12 Feb 2015 81,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine warning light on

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

Offside head lamp condesation

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,420 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

water in offside headlamp

Fail 14 Feb 2014 70,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,933 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,879 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 42,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LG09 CBO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG09 CBO, 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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LG09 CBO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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