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OE09 LYW

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,242 mi
Last recorded136,242 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 LYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 136,242 miles

Front Both front coil spring touching arches

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2024 136,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front coil spring touching arches

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 120,923 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2023 120,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 114,327 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 107,376 miles

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))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 107,372 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 104,409 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 98,012 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system badly corroded has minor leaks and few brackets broken off

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 98,012 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system badly corroded has minor leaks and few brackets broken off

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 90,078 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 90,025 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged N/S and O/S (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged N/S and O/S (4.1.D.1e)

Tyres badly cracked and perished all round

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,567 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 78,273 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 63,991 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 50,011 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,571 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 39,528 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,594 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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OE09 LYW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OE09 LYW, 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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OE09 LYW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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