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LR09 SGY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,269 mi
Last recorded49,269 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 SGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 49,269 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - lower arm - forward/rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door check strap - not holding door

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box - corroded/eroded/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 49,265 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge - 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - lower arm - forward/rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door check strap - not holding door

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box - corroded/eroded/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 43,732 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm - forward/rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box - corroded/eroded/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 43,730 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides inner edge - 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm - forward/rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box - corroded/eroded/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 38,524 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 38,524 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 33,290 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 33,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides - perished/split inside tread area - 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 28,548 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 23,454 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 23,454 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2020 21,893 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))

Pass 4 May 2019 21,618 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 21,618 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 21,153 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 20,583 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 20,583 miles

Nearside Direction indicator does not face the rear (1.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 19,839 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 18,942 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 17,830 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 17,830 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 May 2013 16,799 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 16,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2012 14,655 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 14,655 miles

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

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

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 SGY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 LR09 SGY, 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 SGY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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