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FV09 KUU

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

32,995 mi
Last recorded32,995 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 KUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 32,995 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 32,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Wiper deteriorating.

Pass 6 May 2025 32,384 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Park brake. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 May 2025 32,384 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Park brake. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 31,685 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel - Slight resistance to rotation.

Pass 17 May 2023 30,908 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel - Slight resistance to rotation (park brake)

Fail 17 May 2023 30,908 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))

Nearside Rear Wheel - Slight resistance to rotation (park brake)

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

Pass 30 May 2022 29,968 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 29,968 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 28,957 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 28,957 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 28,603 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 27,163 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 27,119 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 24,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 21,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 18,767 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 12,161 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 12,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 9,674 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 9,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all four tyres outer sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 3 May 2012 6,482 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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FV09 KUU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FV09 KUU, 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 FV09 KUU registered?

FV09 KUU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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