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LY09 EXB

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,706 mi
Last recorded98,706 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 EXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 98,706 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 May 2024 98,693 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear run flat tyre fitted with no tpms also 12 years old

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 May 2023 89,215 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 88,691 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 88,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 85,291 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 85,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount bearing seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper seizing and not relises wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper seizing and not relises wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper seizing and not relises wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front o/s spot light not working

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,476 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 83,476 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 81,339 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 81,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,903 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,648 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 66,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

service light on , heavy corrosion/wear in front brake disc faces

wear/corrosion in rear brake disc faces

Fail 20 Feb 2017 66,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

service light on , heavy corrosion/wear in front brake disc faces

wear/corrosion in rear brake disc faces

Pass 24 Feb 2016 60,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear door lock bolts loose

nearside rear tyre nail in tread area

wear and scoring front brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,990 miles

offside rear tyre nail in outer tread area

ofside front tyre close to limit

scoring front brake discs brakes show a slight imbalance

slight smearing front wiper blades

Fail 26 Feb 2014 46,990 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre nail in outer tread area

ofside front tyre close to limit

scoring front brake discs brakes show a slight imbalance

slight smearing front wiper blades

Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,532 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,630 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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LY09 EXB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY09 EXB, 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 LY09 EXB registered?

LY09 EXB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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