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DK09 KSJ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,091 mi
Last recorded55,091 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 KSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 55,091 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 55,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,794 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Upper shock absorber bearing slightly tight

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front bumper iron broken

Fail 27 Mar 2017 130,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Upper shock absorber bearing slightly tight

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front bumper iron broken

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,783 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 44,783 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 30,248 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner tread

O/S/R Tyre has a cut on inner wall

O/S/R Tyre side wall cracking

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 30,247 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner tread

O/S/R Tyre has a cut on inner wall

O/S/R Tyre side wall cracking

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 18,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 18,193 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DK09 KSJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK09 KSJ, 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 DK09 KSJ registered?

DK09 KSJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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