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LM09 VRD

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,162 mi
Last recorded43,162 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 VRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 43,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear wheels bind

windscreen wipers poor

Offside Rear brake calliper damp with oily substance but not leak can be seen.stongly recommend further investigation

Fail 18 Dec 2025 43,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear wheels bind

front exhaust bracket breaking away

rear exhaust bracket broken

windscreen wipers poor

Offside Rear brake calliper damp with oily substance but not leak can be seen.stongly recommend further investigation

Pass 16 Dec 2024 38,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush partially de-bonded and will soon require replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear brakes bind slightly.

Rear Tyres cracking/perishing.

Fail 16 Dec 2024 38,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush partially de-bonded and will soon require replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear brakes bind slightly.

Rear Tyres cracking/perishing.

Pass 15 Dec 2023 33,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust bracket broken

offside rear wheel has a slight bind

Fail 15 Dec 2023 33,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front exhaust bracket broken

offside rear wheel has a slight bind

Pass 19 Dec 2022 26,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 20,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 15,869 miles

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

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

windscreen wipers poor\noisy

Pass 28 Aug 2019 15,345 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 15,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil level below minimum

Pass 3 Jul 2018 14,331 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 13,457 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 12,509 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 10,351 miles

Both front wipers slightly smeering

Pass 16 Jun 2014 9,024 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 7,522 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,254 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 VRD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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