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LV09 OHY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,821 mi
Last recorded40,821 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 OHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 40,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 34,598 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 29,270 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 23,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 18,652 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 14,907 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 14,907 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 13,397 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 12,643 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2017 11,926 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 10,994 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 10,287 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 9,494 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 8,157 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 6,839 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 6,839 miles

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

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 OHY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

LV09 OHY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 June 2009.

Is LV09 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV09 OHY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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