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LV09 ODM

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,847 mi
Last recorded106,847 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 ODM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 106,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 106,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 87,724 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 87,724 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 72,546 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,198 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,424 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 65,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 58,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2018 58,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,058 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 53,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,573 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 46,573 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 39,194 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 33,529 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 33,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 27,722 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2013 27,722 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2012 21,725 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 ODM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ODM, 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 ODM registered?

LV09 ODM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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