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LV09 AZJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

58,612 mi
Last recorded58,612 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 AZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 58,612 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield deformed

Fail 26 Oct 2023 58,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield deformed

Pass 4 Nov 2022 51,294 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BADLY INNER EDGE NEEDS NEW TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 51,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BADLY INNER EDGE NEEDS NEW TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 47,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 43,917 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 43,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,405 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,539 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 40,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,579 miles

Offside Rear slightly perished

Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,354 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 37,447 miles

osf tyre low on the inner edge

Fail 20 May 2016 37,413 miles

Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance nsr and osr incorrect colour (1.4.A.2e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc osf (2.5.C.1a)

osf tyre low on the inner edge

Fail 19 May 2015 32,008 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 32,008 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,629 miles

replace osr tyre in the next month tyre cracking badly

Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,691 miles

light cracking in tread o/s rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2013 23,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

light cracking in tread o/s rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2012 15,478 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,478 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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LV09 AZJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LV09 AZJ, 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 LV09 AZJ registered?

LV09 AZJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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