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YR09 LVG

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,380 mi
Last recorded78,380 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 LVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 78,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower edge of the outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Dec 2024 77,140 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 77,137 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective back box very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front wipers smearing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 73,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 68,075 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 61,814 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy - BOTH wheel bearings (n/s worse (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 55,310 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 55,310 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 50,084 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 50,084 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 43,380 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 36,170 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,075 miles

All four tyres perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2016 29,075 miles

All four tyres perishing

Stop lamp not working high level lamp (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,584 miles

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

all four tyres have their sidewalls perishing

Fail 2 Nov 2015 22,584 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)

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

all four tyres have their sidewalls perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2014 17,115 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Nov 2013 12,308 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 7,360 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 6,598 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 6,598 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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YR09 LVG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YR09 LVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR09 LVG registered?

YR09 LVG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is YR09 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 LVG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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