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LM09 EEX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,210 mi
Last recorded154,210 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 EEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 154,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 154,207 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 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 151,340 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 151,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 145,453 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 133,543 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 128,389 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 118,448 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2018 104,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on limit (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2017 91,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 81,291 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 67,048 miles

front exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2014 54,655 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,730 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,047 miles

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

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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LM09 EEX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM09 EEX, 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 LM09 EEX registered?

LM09 EEX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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The MOT history for LM09 EEX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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