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YR09 LWM

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,159 mi
Last recorded96,159 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 LWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 96,159 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))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 89,696 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 84,497 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 82,846 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,690 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 80,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 77,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at front (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate damage but not likely to be misread

Pass 23 Mar 2020 75,699 miles

nearside outer sill damaged at rear

Fail 19 Mar 2020 75,699 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

nearside outer sill damaged at rear

Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill area damaged

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,261 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 68,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,501 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 58,501 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,231 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,802 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 18,044 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 14,709 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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YR09 LWM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

YR09 LWM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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