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LV09 DCU

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

23,773 mi
Last recorded23,773 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 DCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 23,773 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 23,440 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 20,860 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 20,860 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 17,666 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 17,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 14,999 miles

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

Goods on rear seats - unable to test seat belts

Pass 30 Oct 2019 13,094 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 13,092 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 11,263 miles

Offside Front wiper a little smeary

Fail 26 Oct 2018 11,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wiper a little smeary

Pass 26 Oct 2017 9,932 miles

Aged related cracks on nearside front and rear tyres.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 9,928 miles

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

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

Aged related cracks on nearside front and rear tyres.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 8,527 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 7,084 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 7,001 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 5,132 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 4,101 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 3,425 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 DCU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DCU, 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 DCU registered?

LV09 DCU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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