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LG09 DHY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,098 mi
Last recorded58,098 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 DHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 58,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

no coolant in the expansion bottle

Fail 2 Oct 2025 58,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

no coolant in the expansion bottle

Pass 4 Oct 2024 57,190 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 57,190 miles

Emissions unable to be completed high lambda due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 55,624 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,637 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 54,637 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 52,058 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Indicator and stop lamp intermittently inoperative. Possibly indicating an electrical fault with the lamp cluster.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 47,075 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 47,075 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 40,007 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,145 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2017 37,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,528 miles

all 4 tyres are age cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2016 34,582 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 tyres are age cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2015 31,794 miles

both rear tyres the side walls are starting two splite

Pass 22 Mar 2014 29,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2013 27,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 27,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,736 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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LG09 DHY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DHY, 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 LG09 DHY registered?

LG09 DHY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LG09 DHY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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