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RO09 LWJ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,259 mi
Last recorded82,259 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 LWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 82,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre showing wear to outer edge, not to excess. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight cracking/perishing and small cuts, not to excess. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Door and sill damaged.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears showing slight cracking/perishing and some small cuts, not to excess. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 82,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre showing wear to outer edge, not to excess. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight cracking/perishing and small cuts, not to excess. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Door and sill damaged.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears showing slight cracking/perishing and some small cuts, not to excess. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 74,019 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 74,018 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))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,488 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,232 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Mar 2021 72,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Drivers sun visor will not stay in the up position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Feb 2020 68,667 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,764 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 62,764 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,612 miles

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

Oil leak slight ()

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Apr 2017 53,049 miles

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

surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,470 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 34,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,012 miles

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

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

slight corrosion exhaust

Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,273 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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RO09 LWJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RO09 LWJ, 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 RO09 LWJ registered?

RO09 LWJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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