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LV09 WOR

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,222 mi
Last recorded86,222 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 WOR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 86,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s &o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 84,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 81,817 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 80,823 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 78,715 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,901 miles

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

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Sep 2019 71,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 71,518 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 65,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,871 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,817 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 16,718 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 41,329 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 36,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 36,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 26,897 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 WOR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WOR, 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 WOR registered?

LV09 WOR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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