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LN09 ZNR

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,365 mi
Last recorded105,365 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 ZNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 105,365 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both bump stops missing

Fail 26 Mar 2025 105,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both bump stops missing

oil level low

Pass 19 Mar 2024 103,069 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 103,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 100,276 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 97,529 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 93,548 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 90,008 miles

Rear Exhaust rear box outer layer corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 90,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust rear box outer layer corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,854 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,443 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 63,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 55,533 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY

Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,438 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 41,477 miles

nearside front tyre surface tears noted around tread wall.

offside rear tyre surface cracks noted around side wall.

Pass 8 May 2013 34,670 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 27,490 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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LN09 ZNR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 LN09 ZNR, 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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LN09 ZNR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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