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LV09 BWY

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,862 mi
Last recorded74,862 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 BWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 74,862 miles

Central Front Sump oil leak

Central General underbody corrosion.

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 74,861 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Sump oil leak

Central General underbody corrosion.

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 72,832 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 71,186 miles

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

Central General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 69,473 miles

Central General underbody corrosion

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 66,966 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,165 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 64,165 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 60,488 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 60,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,602 miles

covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,844 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 42,284 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2015 42,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 35,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 27 Nov 2014 35,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyre side walls perished

Pass 29 Nov 2013 28,880 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2013 28,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2012 22,332 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 16,085 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 BWY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV09 BWY, 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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LV09 BWY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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