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LN09 TXB

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,362 mi
Last recorded148,362 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 TXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 148,362 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 146,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Both headlight beam patterns poor.

Coolant level low.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT, recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly cracked/perished, recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 141,991 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 133,797 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm in centre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 122,351 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 112,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 112,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb inop. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing.

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 107,886 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn down to 2mm on inner tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn down to 2mm on outer tread area of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 101,127 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 96,025 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,661 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 94,661 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 92,287 miles

Exhaust backbox starting to deteriorate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,059 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,722 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,350 miles

Oil leak

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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LN09 TXB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LN09 TXB, 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 LN09 TXB registered?

LN09 TXB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is LN09 TXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN09 TXB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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