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LT09 LCL

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,201 mi
Last recorded91,201 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 LCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 91,201 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 90,792 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Ns and Os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower radiator seams and clip corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Ns and Os frosty lenses

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Ns and Os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 90,483 miles

Brake pedal feel and bite isn't too sharp but the vehicle has been stood

Central Front Lower radiator lower seam is corroded and weeping slightly

Headlight lenses are frosted

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear backbox is heavily corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 89,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 77,617 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 77,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 63,408 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 63,408 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 49,518 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,908 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,376 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,871 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,634 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,204 miles

near side and off side rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,613 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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LT09 LCL 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 88.2%.

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 LT09 LCL, 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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LT09 LCL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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