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MV09 LVN

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,178 mi
Last recorded38,178 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 LVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 38,178 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 38,178 miles

Fuel hose damaged next to fuel filler tube (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 37,619 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 37,031 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 37,031 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 35,993 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 35,993 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 34,942 miles

centre brake light inop

Fail 24 Jun 2022 34,942 miles

Position lamp not working all lights inop on NSR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

centre brake light inop

Pass 18 Jun 2021 33,941 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak at the inner clip end of the cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 33,941 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt securing clip had come off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak at the inner clip end of the cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 33,084 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 31,899 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 31,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished on the side wall with the cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished on the side wall with the cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 30,604 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 30,604 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 29,032 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 27,671 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 27,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 26,231 miles

front tyres and nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting

Fail 20 May 2015 26,231 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres and nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting

Pass 19 May 2014 24,654 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,532 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 20,798 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,798 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 LVN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV09 LVN, 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 MV09 LVN registered?

MV09 LVN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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