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LM09 ZSV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,290 mi
Last recorded128,290 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 ZSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 128,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe damaged/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 128,285 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe damaged/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 119,984 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 116,126 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 111,464 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 111,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,563 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 103,973 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,298 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 97,298 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,125 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 78,125 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,483 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 62,483 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 44,677 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 32,871 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 25,868 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 21,561 miles

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

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 ZSV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ZSV, 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 ZSV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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