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AO59 KBE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,326 mi
Last recorded104,326 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 KBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 104,326 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 104,300 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 104,075 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 May 2020 103,622 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 102,909 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 97,161 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 93,488 miles

rear face of both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 88,058 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 88,058 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 79,070 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 72,779 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,779 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 65,618 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,512 miles

195/55r16t

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR LIMITS.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 55,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

195/55r16t

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR LIMITS.

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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AO59 KBE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO59 KBE, 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 AO59 KBE registered?

AO59 KBE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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