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LK09 NVW

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

19,256 mi
Last recorded19,256 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 NVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 19,256 miles

Rear wiper faulty

Fail 3 Jan 2020 19,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper faulty

Pass 26 Jan 2019 65,863 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jan 2019 65,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 56,799 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 56,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 52,814 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 52,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 47,409 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perishing

Pass 2 Jan 2015 40,105 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 40,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 33,978 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Feb 2014 33,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Dec 2012 22,462 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Dec 2012 22,462 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2011 14,562 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 14,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LK09 NVW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LK09 NVW, 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 LK09 NVW registered?

LK09 NVW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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The MOT history for LK09 NVW shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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