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LX09 OLU

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,836 mi
Last recorded103,836 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 OLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 103,836 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 103,711 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side rear outer sill rusty and hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 98,534 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 92,898 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 92,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,246 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 85,352 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 81,471 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 81,471 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 77,431 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,180 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,579 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 71,579 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 68,278 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 68,276 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,087 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,862 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 48,983 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust rear mounting has broken

Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,092 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

n.s.r tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Mar 2014 41,092 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres getting low on tread

n.s.r tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,882 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 32,882 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc in poor condition

nearside front brake pads contaminated with grease from split driveshaft gaiter

offside door mirror condition

Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,500 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 OLU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

LX09 OLU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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