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LM09 VGK

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,055 mi
Last recorded149,055 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 149,055 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 140,216 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 129,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 121,072 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 120,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 111,867 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 103,417 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 93,646 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 93,646 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,004 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket missing - system still supported

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,599 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,066 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,964 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,563 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 VGK 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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

LM09 VGK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 July 2009.

Is LM09 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 VGK 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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