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Citroën C3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,360 cc

LR09 AROMOT history

LR09 ARO is a black petrol Citroën C3 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 62,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LR09 ARO black Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,956 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 ARO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 ARO was last recorded at 62,956 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 6,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,931 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,025 miles
Average per year
3,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,956 miles
  • 2025 – 56,931 miles
  • 2024 – 49,649 miles
  • 2023 – 48,395 miles
  • 2022 – 45,570 miles
  • 2021 – 42,683 miles
  • 2020 – 42,018 miles
  • 2019 – 39,169 miles
  • 2018 – 36,676 miles
  • 2017 – 33,150 miles
  • 2016 – 30,746 miles
  • 2015 – 27,281 miles
  • 2014 – 22,914 miles
  • 2013 – 16,105 miles
  • 2012 – 12,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,956 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear bump stop missing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust System Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Both Front )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,956 miles (+6,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,956 miles
    Test number
    589646194576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass56,931 miles (+7,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    56,931 miles
    Test number
    965370012531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass49,649 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    49,649 miles
    Test number
    691675880772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,395 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    48,395 miles
    Test number
    384339806499
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Both Front ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ( Both Rear ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Fail48,388 miles (+2,818)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,388 miles
    Test number
    503178433574
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Both Front ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ( Both Rear ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass45,570 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    45,570 miles
    Test number
    467105665732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop missing

  7. Fail45,568 miles (+2,885)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,568 miles
    Test number
    520298067656
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop missing

  8. Pass42,683 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    42,683 miles
    Test number
    990118391098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall damaged and cracked too (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall (inner)damaged too (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail42,683 miles (+665)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,683 miles
    Test number
    274392183036
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall damaged and cracked too (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall (inner)damaged too (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass42,018 miles (+2,849)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    42,018 miles
    Test number
    191631061848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass39,169 miles (+2,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    39,169 miles
    Test number
    986872803885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass36,676 miles (+3,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,676 miles
    Test number
    273609005215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass33,150 miles (+2,404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,150 miles
    Test number
    726325396373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and o/s/f tyres cracking

  14. Pass30,746 miles (+3,465)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,746 miles
    Test number
    167596263274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  15. Pass27,281 miles (+47)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,281 miles
    Test number
    199655475038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  16. Fail27,234 miles (+4,320)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,234 miles
    Test number
    509449365023
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  17. Pass22,914 miles (+6,809)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,914 miles
    Test number
    567983884017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,105 miles (+3,240)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,105 miles
    Test number
    857950873080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/f subframe badly damaged and making lower arm bushes sit at an acute angle.

  19. Pass12,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,865 miles
    Test number
    748300692030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail12,865 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,865 miles
    Test number
    787280592015
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Questions about LR09 ARO

Does LR09 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 ARO is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 ARO?
The MOT on LR09 ARO is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 ARO done?
LR09 ARO was recorded at 62,956 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 3,627 miles a year.
Has LR09 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 ARO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR09 ARO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 ARO find?
LR09 ARO passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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