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LX09 XHR

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,303 mi
Last recorded119,303 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 XHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 119,303 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 114,598 miles

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 7 May 2024 110,856 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge..front brake pads and discs low

Pass 11 May 2023 106,712 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 106,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 102,483 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 102,483 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 98,669 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 94,865 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 87,677 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 82,697 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 82,697 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 74,686 miles

both wish bone bushes rubber splitting

o/s/ outer cv gaitor clamp broken but doesn't allow grease or dirt to enter or exit the boot

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2017 74,686 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

both wish bone bushes rubber splitting

o/s/ outer cv gaitor clamp broken but doesn't allow grease or dirt to enter or exit the boot

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,370 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,953 miles

high level brake light not working

o/s diff seal leaking oil

Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,862 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,644 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 44,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,851 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,128 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 XHR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

LX09 XHR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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