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FE09 KYT

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,560 mi
Last recorded82,560 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 KYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 82,560 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust pipe corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle and mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear inner and outer sill areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 82,406 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall. Worn edges 0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust pipe corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle and mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear inner and outer sill areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 77,404 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated also corroded on FERRULES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 75,221 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 75,221 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 61,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hoses at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 61,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hoses at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 46,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated and corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2021 32,819 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2021 32,819 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 31,841 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 29,253 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 26,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,956 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,541 miles

Rear exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 20,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively perished & split on outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively perished & split on outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively perished & split on outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' paper/cardboard behind interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 17,448 miles

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

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

all tyres becoming perished/aged

Pass 27 Feb 2014 14,333 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 11,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 7,823 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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FE09 KYT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE09 KYT, 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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FE09 KYT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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