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LN09 ZRV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,543 mi
Last recorded144,543 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 ZRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 144,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 144,541 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 135,667 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 135,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 126,317 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 126,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 115,337 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 115,337 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 102,628 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 94,712 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount strap corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 15 Mar 2019 86,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,942 miles

Bonnet release handle broken but still functions

Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,924 miles

Front wipers judder/slightly poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 59,958 miles

both front tyres slightly low

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,083 miles

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 8 Mar 2014 42,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 34,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,396 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 ZRV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 LN09 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

LN09 ZRV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LN09 ZRV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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