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LV09 OHC

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,725 mi
Last recorded136,725 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 136,725 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 123,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 110,925 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Sep 2023 110,925 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,091 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,239 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,008 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 74,990 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 66,171 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 66,171 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 54,390 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 54,389 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 39,494 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 39,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2016 32,989 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 29,136 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 25,542 miles

cracks on offside front and offside rear tyres.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 20,640 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 20,640 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 17,547 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 OHC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OHC, 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 OHC registered?

LV09 OHC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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