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LX09 OUO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,946 mi
Last recorded85,946 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 OUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 85,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass Missing ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 85,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak Coolant Leak (Bottle Split) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass Missing ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,174 miles

Front brake discs are worn

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,617 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 80,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 74,757 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,163 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,887 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,938 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,589 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,176 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,732 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 22,732 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 OUO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX09 OUO, 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 OUO registered?

LX09 OUO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LX09 OUO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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