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LR09 AKU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,756 mi
Last recorded74,756 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 AKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 74,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 71,408 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 68,615 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 68,609 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 65,499 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 65,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 63,089 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,556 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 57,722 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 50,997 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 44,564 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,219 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,253 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 39,253 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

Fail 27 Mar 2015 35,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front wiper blade split

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,066 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,500 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 27,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 27,082 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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LR09 AKU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR09 AKU, 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 LR09 AKU registered?

LR09 AKU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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