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LO09 GOA

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

187,024 mi
Last recorded187,024 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 GOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 187,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 187,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 181,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded and weak at inlet.

Fail 4 Nov 2024 181,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm\inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm\inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded and weak at inlet.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Nov 2023 173,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2023 173,165 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2022 165,188 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides going bald on inner edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 165,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides going bald on inner edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 153,810 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn low inner edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 147,586 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded slight base corrosion both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 147,586 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded slight base corrosion both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 130,456 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 130,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low 165/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 118,933 miles

rear brake pads wearing

Fail 15 May 2018 118,933 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 1 Jun 2017 108,194 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,956 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 94,956 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2015 82,685 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 82,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,387 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 48,382 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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LO09 GOA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LO09 GOA, 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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LO09 GOA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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