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YR09 LWK

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,714 mi
Last recorded91,714 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 LWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 91,714 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 91,696 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective not fully secure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 90,190 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 90,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and n/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and o/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 88,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 86,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose but still secure

Front Both tyres starting to crack

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2022 84,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated (cracking)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2021 82,871 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,606 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 81,606 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,366 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,478 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 74,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs badly worn and corroded

Front suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Rear both tyres on 1.6mm wearing low

front brake squealing

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2017 67,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 67,553 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,357 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,109 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,955 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 38,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 30,464 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

various marks to alloy wheels

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 LWK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LWK, 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 YR09 LWK registered?

YR09 LWK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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