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LX09 OUH

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,574 mi
Last recorded97,574 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 OUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 97,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt R3x ()

Fail 11 May 2026 97,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt R3x ()

Pass 12 May 2025 85,493 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 71,312 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 71,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 57,498 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 57,498 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 47,319 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 47,319 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2021 37,804 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 28,344 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 26,870 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 23,577 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 21,258 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken only just adequately supported

Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,907 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 15,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 11,324 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 8,586 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 OUH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OUH, 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 OUH registered?

LX09 OUH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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