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LR09 ALO

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,518 mi
Last recorded117,518 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 ALO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 117,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases noisy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 114,752 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 111,926 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 111,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 107,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2022 107,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 103,024 miles

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

Rear rear tailgate damage

Fail 19 Apr 2021 102,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear tailgate damage

Pass 22 Apr 2020 100,182 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 100,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 93,933 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 93,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 86,204 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 86,204 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,157 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,728 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to ware unevenly

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Fail 23 Mar 2016 69,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre starting to ware unevenly

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack on outer wall

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,856 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 10,756 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 ALO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR09 ALO, 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 ALO registered?

LR09 ALO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is LR09 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 ALO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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