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LR09 SHX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,339 mi
Last recorded74,339 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 SHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 74,339 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 74,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 66,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (wearing on inner edge)195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 62,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking out or driven when flat? (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 59,227 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear discs pitted

Fail 14 Jun 2022 59,227 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear discs pitted

wipers not tested no washers

Pass 26 Jun 2021 55,342 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak evidence on housing ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sweating around rocker cover and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 53,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cuts around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive sweating around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 53,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cuts around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive sweating around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 48,029 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

offside sill damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,618 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box band corroded to excess

coolant low

Pass 11 Mar 2017 40,119 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 40,119 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 34,987 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Mar 2015 30,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2014 27,129 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s Wiper Blade Smeary

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 27,129 miles

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

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s Wiper Blade Smeary

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,574 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 SHX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

LR09 SHX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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