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LV09 ODG

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,658 mi
Last recorded118,658 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 ODG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 118,658 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2025 118,658 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 113,849 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 108,609 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 108,609 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 104,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2021 95,926 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 95,926 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,964 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 91,964 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,686 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 82,676 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,683 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,670 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,360 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,443 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 45,328 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 33,613 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,252 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 23,252 miles

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

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 ODG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 ODG, 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 ODG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2009.

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