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LX09 OEY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,841 mi
Last recorded65,841 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 OEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 65,841 miles

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

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

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2025 65,749 miles

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

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

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2024 65,484 miles

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

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

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2023 65,209 miles

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

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,580 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 64,580 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 65,370 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 65,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 61,042 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 61,042 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 60,322 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 60,322 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,495 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,344 miles

driver's sunvisor inscure but not affecting road view

gear oil leak

rear exhaust bracket missing but not inscure

Fail 23 Feb 2017 50,344 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

driver's sunvisor inscure but not affecting road view

gear oil leak

rear exhaust bracket missing but not inscure

Pass 26 Feb 2016 45,575 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,643 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,041 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 29,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 23,610 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil fouling

Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,595 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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LX09 OEY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX09 OEY, 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 LX09 OEY registered?

LX09 OEY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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