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LS09 FBA

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,281 mi
Last recorded68,281 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 FBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,281 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Discs corroded slightly

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated and worn close to legal limit

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2022 68,281 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Discs corroded slightly

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated and worn close to legal limit

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 64,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 61,417 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 59,067 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 59,067 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 55,435 miles

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

no high level brake light

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,010 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 51,010 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,618 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,289 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,701 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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LS09 FBA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LS09 FBA, 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 LS09 FBA registered?

LS09 FBA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LS09 FBA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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