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LM09 EFL

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,448 mi
Last recorded88,448 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 EFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 88,448 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 82,704 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 75,713 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 67,825 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 61,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 52,079 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 52,079 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 43,345 miles

chip on the window screen, in the (zone A)

Pass 23 Jun 2018 34,715 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

movement evident at steering wheel

nearside and offside front tyres low tread and cracking on sidewalls

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

signs of grease around offside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 24 Jun 2017 23,067 miles

nearside and offside front and rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

rear centre lamp(possible stop lamp)not working

slight movement evident at steering wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2016 17,793 miles

nearside and offside front and rear tyres slight cracking evident on sidewalls

Pass 29 Jun 2015 13,282 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 10,400 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 6,320 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 17,890 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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LM09 EFL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

LM09 EFL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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