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LV09 WMP

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,331 mi
Last recorded28,331 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 WMP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 28,331 miles

Bonnet stay bar missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 26,360 miles

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded shield is peeling off

bonnet stay bar missing

Pass 15 Jan 2024 24,121 miles

Bonnet stay bar missing

Pass 6 Jan 2023 21,137 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 21,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 18,636 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 18,589 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 16,228 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 8,646 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 7,884 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 7,033 miles

tyre walls/treads deteriated-cracked-advise renewal

Pass 8 Apr 2016 6,246 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 5,241 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 4,095 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 2,929 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 2,112 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 2,112 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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 WMP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WMP, 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 WMP registered?

LV09 WMP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2009.

Is LV09 WMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV09 WMP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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