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KM09 AEJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,737 mi
Last recorded92,737 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 AEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 92,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 92,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 85,673 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 79,261 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 79,261 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 72,205 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 70,472 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 68,693 miles

Nearside Front gearbox driveshaft oil seal is leaking oil

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked on the tread and sidewalls

Fail 8 Dec 2021 68,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is cracked to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front gearbox driveshaft oil seal is leaking oil

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked on the tread and sidewalls

Pass 23 Nov 2020 63,466 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 60,449 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 60,449 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 57,603 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 53,621 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 53,621 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 49,275 miles

osr tyre perished and cracked

Pass 6 May 2015 45,344 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 6 May 2015 45,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,645 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 37,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 30,197 miles

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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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KM09 AEJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KM09 AEJ, 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 KM09 AEJ registered?

KM09 AEJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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