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MV09 LTZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,911 mi
Last recorded58,911 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 LTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 58,911 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 56,315 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 53,920 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 51,845 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 48,869 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 46,002 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 46,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 43,006 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2019 39,230 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 34,281 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 34,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 29,598 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Fail 19 Jan 2017 29,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

ALL TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 20 Jan 2016 25,514 miles

Near side front tyre perished on inner and outter sidewalls

Near side rear tyre perished on inner and outter sidewalls

Off side front tyre perished on inner and outter sidewalls

Off side rear tyre perished on inner and outter sidewalls

Fail 20 Jan 2016 25,514 miles

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

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

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

Near side front tyre perished on inner and outter sidewalls

Near side rear tyre perished on inner and outter sidewalls

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off side front tyre perished on inner and outter sidewalls

Off side rear tyre perished on inner and outter sidewalls

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 21,991 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 21,991 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 18,721 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 15,779 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 15,779 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 10,888 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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MV09 LTZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV09 LTZ, 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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MV09 LTZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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