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LV09 OAP

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,012 mi
Last recorded95,012 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 95,012 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F/ O/S/F/ (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILLS SEAT BELT PRESCRIBED AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 2 Jun 2025 95,012 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F/ O/S/F/ (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILLS SEAT BELT PRESCRIBED AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 14 Apr 2025 93,033 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

small scratch in windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2024 76,589 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 67,889 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 56,671 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 56,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2021 47,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 41,932 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,016 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 36,350 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 36,349 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke 1.89 ppm (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,913 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 32,913 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke 1.91 (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15H (4.1.D.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

nail in offside front tyre 185/60/15H

Pass 1 May 2015 28,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,884 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 23,884 miles

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

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

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

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2013 18,446 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 18,446 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,678 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OAP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

LV09 OAP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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