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EF09 KGK

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,067 mi
Last recorded102,067 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 KGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 102,067 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 102,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 96,675 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 96,675 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer front mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,650 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 91,650 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

vehicle requires front wheel alignment check

Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 89,007 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 2.82% (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 82,351 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 82,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge to sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,800 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,362 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 65,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,686 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,822 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,079 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres lightly perished/cracking-no cords exposed

Fail 16 Jul 2014 39,079 miles

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres lightly perished/cracking-no cords exposed

Pass 23 Jul 2013 32,053 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,937 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,270 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 KGK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KGK, 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 KGK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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