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LV09 UOX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,736 mi
Last recorded100,736 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 100,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (osr slightly stepped) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 100,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (osr slightly stepped) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,626 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 95,626 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 85,263 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 85,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,836 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 73,346 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 73,345 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,448 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 65,448 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 55,176 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 55,167 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,924 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 48,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre is perished

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,838 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,317 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,882 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2013 21,364 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,441 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 UOX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UOX, 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 UOX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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