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LM09 POJ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,468 mi
Last recorded143,468 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 POJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2025 143,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 121,133 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 121,130 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 114,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working One bulb out on centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspected gas leak from injector

Fail 3 May 2023 114,471 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working One bulb out on centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspected gas leak from injector

Pass 20 Apr 2022 101,881 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 101,881 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 92,326 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 90,100 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,454 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,703 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 78,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,337 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 61,895 miles

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge,still legal

brake discs all round rusty ,worn

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,085 miles

Front exhaust bracket half way broken off,still holding

Front tyres wearing slightly more on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre got nail in tread,not repairable

Rear silencer mounting bracket broken off,silencer still supported

wiper blades smear very slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2015 57,085 miles

Front exhaust bracket half way broken off,still holding

Front tyres wearing slightly more on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre got nail in tread,not repairable

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear silencer mounting bracket broken off,silencer still supported

wiper blades smear very slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2014 50,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,242 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,499 miles

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

rear tyres on 3mm & cracking (195.55.16)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 38,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear tyres on 3mm & cracking (195.55.16)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 28,934 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 28,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

tyre size : 195.60.16

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 POJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 POJ, 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 POJ registered?

LM09 POJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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