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LG09 SYH

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

79,434 mi
Last recorded79,434 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 SYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 79,434 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 79,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 79,333 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 78,486 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 77,098 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 75,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 75,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 75,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 195/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 75,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 195/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,499 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs outer faces rusting, and inner faces rusting / lipped

Fail 5 Jun 2019 70,497 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs outer faces rusting, and inner faces rusting / lipped

Pass 16 Jun 2018 64,311 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,128 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 29 Jun 2017 60,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,891 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 49,891 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,212 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,669 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 37,669 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,000 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 30,896 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,464 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 23,464 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

coolant level low

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 SYH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

LG09 SYH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is LG09 SYH safe to buy?

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