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LV09 DCE

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,889 mi
Last recorded56,889 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 DCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 56,889 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ns and os (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 56,889 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ns and os (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 53,344 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 53,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 49,392 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 46,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 44,004 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 41,489 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all starting to slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 39,559 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 36,221 miles

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

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

exhaust system poor visual corroded condition

Pass 5 Feb 2018 33,367 miles

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

exhaust system deterioated

Fail 5 Feb 2018 33,367 miles

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

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

exhaust system deterioated

Pass 7 Feb 2017 30,872 miles

Exhaust slight deteriorated corroded

Nearside Front Tyre perishing splits on shoulder

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 27,637 miles

Exhaust slight deteriorated corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 24,584 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,811 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 19,250 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 19,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

front brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 13,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads wearing thin.

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 DCE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

LV09 DCE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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