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LM09 HHO

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,591 mi
Last recorded99,591 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 HHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 99,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 29 May 2025 95,228 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 95,225 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 91,183 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 91,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 86,616 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 81,645 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer floors to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 81,640 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer floors to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured N/S AND O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 75,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured N/S AND O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 70,379 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 70,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,775 miles

Front Slight knocking seems to be coming from the steering rack.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs wearing, scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 65,775 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leaking from the join for the cat to the front pipe. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Slight knocking seems to be coming from the steering rack.

Rear Back box heat shield loose.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs wearing, scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 56,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,149 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 48,149 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,793 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,229 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,621 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,405 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,725 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 20,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HHO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LM09 HHO, 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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LM09 HHO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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