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LR09 AOZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,685 mi
Last recorded111,685 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 AOZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 111,685 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside steering rack inner bush very worn (visible because gaiter detached)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 111,682 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside steering rack inner bush very worn (visible because gaiter detached)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 107,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit at tme of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 107,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit at tme of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 89,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 77,898 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Occupying nearside and centre belts / buckles ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 77,528 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Occupying nearside and centre belts / buckles ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 67,726 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 67,719 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,739 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 65,716 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,232 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 57,465 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 57,461 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,978 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 52,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,990 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,509 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,430 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,426 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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LR09 AOZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 AOZ, 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 AOZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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