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LL09 VFR

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,777 mi
Last recorded99,777 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 VFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 99,777 miles

ANTIFREEZ LEAK

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 91,699 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 91,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,089 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 78,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 66,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,036 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 59,036 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 55,636 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 55,636 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,437 miles

advise slight rusting on all discs

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,386 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,245 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 31,245 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,071 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 23,071 miles

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

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

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

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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LL09 VFR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LL09 VFR, 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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LL09 VFR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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