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LR09 AOG

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,198 mi
Last recorded114,198 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 AOG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2024 114,198 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear back box heavily corroded

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 12 Apr 2023 108,230 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 108,230 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 98,564 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (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 3mm. 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 93,879 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 93,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 89,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & edges heavily worn (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & edges heavily worn (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

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

center stop light inop

front brake pads approx. 2/3rd won

Fail 1 Feb 2020 89,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & edges heavily worn (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & edges heavily worn (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

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

center stop light inop

front brake pads approx. 2/3rd won

Pass 6 Feb 2019 73,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both /void of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 73,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both /void of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 53,189 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 53,176 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,785 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 31,656 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 31,656 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 27,584 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,554 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 19,581 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,866 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 14,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 AOG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LR09 AOG, 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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LR09 AOG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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