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LV09 WMT

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,920 mi
Last recorded81,920 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 WMT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,920 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 81,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 74,935 miles

Coolant leak Expansion tank? ()

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 74,927 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Expansion tank? ()

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 63,804 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 63,796 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,241 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 51,006 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,025 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,305 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 25,091 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 24,843 miles

Front advise front pads low

Front advise front tyres close to limit

Rear advise rear pads low

Pass 14 Nov 2015 22,840 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 21,081 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,344 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 14,125 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 14,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 WMT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WMT, 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 WMT registered?

LV09 WMT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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