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AV59 KFX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,596 mi
Last recorded118,596 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 KFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 118,596 miles

front and rear exhust mountings corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2021 110,561 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,118 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 108,058 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail section strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front strut top bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front struts (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust middle section heatshield insecure -- has to be repaired not removed -- goes round fuel tank

Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,907 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,482 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 92,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 87,938 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

all exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 87,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

all exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,195 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2.5mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

front wipers poor clearance

minor stone chips across windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2015 69,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 13 Aug 2015 69,114 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,864 miles

nearside front door mirror damaged

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight tyre wall damage offside front

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,963 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

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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AV59 KFX 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 73.3%.

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 AV59 KFX, 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 AV59 KFX registered?

AV59 KFX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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