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LV09 OYT

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,344 mi
Last recorded85,344 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 OYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 85,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2020 85,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,766 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres ON LIMIT.... (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

centre exhaust mount corroded away from pipe [system still supported]

rear gearbox mounting badly worn bush

Pass 20 Apr 2018 69,292 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,873 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 60,873 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,989 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 48,989 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer box strap broken (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,902 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 40,880 miles

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

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

n/s/f door out of line

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded

front passenger door catches on nearside front wing when opened

Fail 24 Apr 2014 32,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded

front passenger door catches on nearside front wing when opened

Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,060 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 OYT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 OYT, 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 OYT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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