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LV09 DBO

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,757 mi
Last recorded187,757 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 DBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 187,757 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 172,903 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 157,240 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 138,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 120,183 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 112,585 miles

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

Rear rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Sep 2019 100,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 83,652 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 83,652 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,414 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,825 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,557 miles

Child seat fitted but not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both front axle rear wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

high level rear light not working

offside wiper blade split

rear silencer strap and bracket in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2016 58,557 miles

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)

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)

Child seat fitted but not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both front axle rear wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

high level rear light not working

offside wiper blade split

rear silencer strap and bracket in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s outter cv gaiter leaking small amount of grease

service light staying on

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,778 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 44,778 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,007 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,188 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 DBO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DBO, 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 DBO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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