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PE09 LVH

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,783 mi
Last recorded114,783 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 LVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 114,783 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 114,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,664 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 106,664 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2 X WELD ON SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 98,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 98,178 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump excessively corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 91,054 miles

Both front strut top bearings partially seized

Both front wipers deteriorating

Brake pads not easily visible

Edge(s) of seatbelt webbing frayed offside front but not affecting the operation of the belt

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer clip poor allowing grease to seep out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Surface rust on both inner sills and underside structural members

Under seal bubbling on both outer sills

Fail 20 Aug 2018 91,052 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both front wipers deteriorating

Brake pads not easily visible

Both front strut top bearings partially seized

Edge(s) of seatbelt webbing frayed offside front but not affecting the operation of the belt

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer clip poor allowing grease to seep out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Surface rust on both inner sills and underside structural members

Under seal bubbling on both outer sills

Pass 29 Aug 2017 80,042 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside front strut top bearing noisy but no excessive movement found

Fail 24 Aug 2017 80,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside front strut top bearing noisy but no excessive movement found

Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,681 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket is corroded and broken but system is still adequately supported

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 72,681 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket is corroded and broken but system is still adequately supported

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 68,815 miles

Exhaust back box corroded not blowing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 4 Dec 2015 68,814 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust back box corroded not blowing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,922 miles

Exhaust back box corroded (not blowing)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,852 miles

Back box corroded (not blowing)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 56,852 miles

Back box corroded (not blowing)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,770 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs worn

front grill broken by number plate

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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PE09 LVH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PE09 LVH, 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 PE09 LVH registered?

PE09 LVH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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