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YR09 LWO

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,421 mi
Last recorded112,421 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 LWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 112,421 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,246 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,768 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,435 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 80,881 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 80,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,384 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 71,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 62,134 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)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 3 Nov 2016 53,477 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,407 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,897 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 46,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,832 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 41,783 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,494 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,365 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 LWO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 YR09 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

YR09 LWO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 April 2009.

Is YR09 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 LWO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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