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LO09 VXM

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,351 mi
Last recorded100,351 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 VXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 100,351 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 100,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 95,928 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 91,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 91,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 86,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 86,192 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 81,757 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 81,721 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative motor not working (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 76,530 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 76,520 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 73,861 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 73,339 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 71,583 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 68,295 miles

nearside panels and doors have damage but not projecting sharp edges

Fail 19 Jul 2017 68,295 miles

Offside 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)

nearside panels and doors have damage but not projecting sharp edges

Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,007 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 62,999 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre on close to limit and worn bald inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,990 miles

slight front inner rack play off side front

slight side wall damage near side front tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2015 54,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight damage off side front brake disc and liped

slight front inner rack play off side front

slight side wall damage near side front tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2014 45,816 miles

front pads are getting low

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm tread and is perishing and has a nail in it

Fail 31 Jul 2014 45,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front pads are getting low

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm tread and is perishing and has a nail in it

Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,619 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 35,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 25,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VXM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VXM, 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 VXM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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