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NG09 LCU

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,548 mi
Last recorded73,548 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 LCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,548 miles

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

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, wearing on inner and outer edges. This tyre would benefit from replacment (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing has been stappled at some time

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 73,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

COOLANT EXPANSION TANK EMPTY PRIOR TO START OF TEST

High level stop light inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Rear view mirror ()

NO OIL REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK PRIOR TO START OF TEST, 2 LTRS OIL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, wearing on inner and outer edges. This tyre would benefit from replacment (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Door check strap inoperative

Offside Front Seat belt webbing has been stappled at some time

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,236 miles

Center brake light not working

Rear exhaust mount missing but exhaust is supported ok

Fail 25 Aug 2016 58,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Center brake light not working

Rear exhaust mount missing but exhaust is supported ok

Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,220 miles

Both rear tyres and Offside front tyre perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

slight body damage

Fail 28 Jul 2015 39,910 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres and Offside front tyre perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,531 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,981 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,611 miles

Minor damage to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre.

Oil leak

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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NG09 LCU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NG09 LCU, 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 NG09 LCU registered?

NG09 LCU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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