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LR09 VBE

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,882 mi
Last recorded38,882 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 VBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 38,882 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 38,565 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 38,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 38,218 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 37,197 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 37,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 35,708 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 35,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 35,219 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 34,477 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,347 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,860 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,487 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 24,586 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 20,871 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,678 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,639 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 VBE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

LR09 VBE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is LR09 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 VBE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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