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LV09 BXA

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,410 mi
Last recorded97,410 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 97,410 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 97,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 94,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 94,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,484 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 91,459 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 89,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front discs wear.

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

Nearside headlamp condensation

Oil leak.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 87,447 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))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 87,446 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 4 Mar 2021 86,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule main pipe to flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule main pipe to flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 86,126 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule main pipe to flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule main pipe to flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 84,975 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,649 miles

Nearside headlamp has condensation on lens

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 82,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 6 kgf recorded (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed pirelli 175/65 14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp has condensation on lens

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,005 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax holder ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak from under engine ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,279 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking connection to flex (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax holder ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from under engine ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,631 miles

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

Offside Front lower arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

engine has a serious oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 48,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front lower arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

engine has a serious oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2015 37,237 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2014 28,190 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2014 28,190 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,387 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 BXA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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