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EF09 KFV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,970 mi
Last recorded105,970 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 KFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 105,970 miles

Rear All suspension components slightly corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 105,970 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear All suspension components slightly corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 103,028 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 98,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 98,675 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 93,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 93,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 84,874 miles

Front Brake pads low

Front brake discs warn and lipped

Nearside Front Inner Wing guard damaged and rubbing against Tyre and suspension

Rear Exhaust box delaminating

Fail 28 Jul 2021 84,874 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation Not going off when pedal released (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pads low

Front brake discs warn and lipped

Nearside Front Inner Wing guard damaged and rubbing against Tyre and suspension

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very badly warn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust box delaminating

Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 77,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,075 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 72,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front anti roll bar linkage boot perished not excessive

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 65,902 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front anti roll bar linkage boot perished not excessive

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 59,156 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,076 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,561 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 42,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,441 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,460 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,997 miles

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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EF09 KFV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF09 KFV, 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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EF09 KFV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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