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EA09 KMV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,330 mi
Last recorded80,330 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 KMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,330 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration smokey on test (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe metal mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slighty damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked/damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer metal strap very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,990 miles

engine smoky after being on tick over

Fail 26 Jul 2018 74,990 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine smoky after being on tick over

Pass 11 May 2017 67,737 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 58,367 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked rear box hanger broken still secure

Fail 18 May 2016 58,367 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked rear box hanger broken still secure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 May 2016 58,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

n/s head light aim not tested

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread and damaged outer wall

n/s/r tyre badly damaged on outer wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread and damaged on outer wall

Pass 5 May 2015 50,424 miles

Coolant leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has minor outer sidewall damage

Fail 5 May 2015 50,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has minor outer sidewall damage

Pass 15 May 2014 41,286 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 32,110 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 32,110 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 May 2012 21,974 miles

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

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

front discs warn

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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EA09 KMV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EA09 KMV, 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 EA09 KMV registered?

EA09 KMV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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