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LM09 FSC

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,088 mi
Last recorded82,088 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 FSC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 82,088 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 79,806 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 79,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 76,187 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 23 Apr 2020 73,278 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 73,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 69,503 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 69,503 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,260 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 62,783 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 59,100 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 59,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 May 2015 54,891 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 54,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 May 2014 49,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2014 49,592 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,284 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,961 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 FSC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc 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 LM09 FSC, 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 FSC registered?

LM09 FSC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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The MOT history for LM09 FSC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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