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LS09 FCL

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

111,231 mi
Last recorded111,231 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 FCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 111,231 miles

nearside wing mirror slight damage and slightly loose

Fail 16 Jul 2026 111,231 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside wing mirror slight damage and slightly loose

Pass 26 Jun 2025 103,791 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror slightly insecure

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 26 Jun 2025 103,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror slightly insecure

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

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2024 95,619 miles

Coolant leak coolant leaking under car

Nearside Front fog light missing

Fail 25 Jun 2024 95,619 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak coolant leaking under car

Nearside Front fog light missing

Pass 27 Jun 2023 88,215 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Jun 2023 88,213 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,527 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear inner faces and also scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

damage to nearside rear door and nearside rear wing

nearside front fog light completely missing

Fail 8 Jun 2022 79,527 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear inner faces and also scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

damage to nearside rear door and nearside rear wing

nearside front fog light completely missing

Pass 29 Jun 2021 70,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 70,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 70,747 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog light unit missing

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

front exhaust/turbo heats shield insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2020 65,251 miles

Front brake discs lipped and corroded and brake pads appear low

Front exhaust/turbo heat shield insecure

Nearside Front fog light unit missing

Fail 12 Jun 2020 65,251 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front brake discs lipped and corroded and brake pads appear low

Front exhaust/turbo heat shield insecure

Nearside Front fog light unit missing

Pass 15 Jun 2019 59,328 miles

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

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

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

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

advise strong handbrake only just met requirements requires inspection/repair

Fail 15 Jun 2019 59,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

advise strong handbrake only just met requirements requires inspection/repair

Pass 22 Jun 2018 50,803 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 50,803 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

advise strong not able to test windscreen wipers 100% washers not working

Pass 30 Jun 2017 61,711 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 41,617 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,160 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,085 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Apr 2014 24,759 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 24,759 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,750 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,543 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 FCL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LS09 FCL, 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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LS09 FCL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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