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LV09 YWO

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,960 mi
Last recorded83,960 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 YWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 83,960 miles

n/s front rack end has slight play

Fail 30 Jun 2023 83,960 miles

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

n/s front rack end has slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2022 78,106 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 68,457 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 68,457 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 60,669 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,164 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 41,169 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 41,166 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 30,133 miles

front disc badly worn

Fail 3 Jul 2017 30,133 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front disc badly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,397 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 10,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 10,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside windscreen wiper worn

Pass 23 Jun 2014 6,426 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 5,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jun 2012 5,597 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 YWO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YWO, 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 YWO registered?

LV09 YWO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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