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LV09 TCZ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,379 mi
Last recorded86,379 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 TCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 86,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 68,224 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front slightly pitted on inner faces. rear slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 68,224 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front slightly pitted on inner faces. rear slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 65,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 65,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 62,263 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 57,942 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 57,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 53,706 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 49,185 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 45,239 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 45,239 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Both rear exhaust brackets corroded (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 43,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 41,705 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,250 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 36,266 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,193 miles

front and rear discs poor condition

n/s/front and rear tyres low

o/s/rear tyre poor condition

Fail 10 Jun 2013 31,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front and rear discs poor condition

n/s/front and rear tyres low

o/s/rear tyre poor condition

Fail 31 May 2012 23,376 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 23,376 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 TCZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol 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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

LV09 TCZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 June 2009.

Is LV09 TCZ safe to buy?

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