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LM09 VNH

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,347 mi
Last recorded117,347 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 VNH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 117,347 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 116,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 117,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 112,847 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 112,066 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 104,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 104,773 miles

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

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))

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 98,269 miles

Oil leak noted

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2020 98,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak noted

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,503 miles

Oil leak noted

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2019 89,496 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak noted

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2018 78,878 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 71,140 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 71,140 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,796 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 53,731 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,731 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 35,185 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 35,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 34,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,065 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,829 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 VNH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

LM09 VNH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2009.

Is LM09 VNH safe to buy?

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