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KM09 ZFZ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,203 mi
Last recorded120,203 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 ZFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 120,203 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 120,196 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 109,959 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 109,956 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.80 Actual mean reading 3.16 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right Headlamp reflector loose and not adjustable (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 104,178 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 104,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,779 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL ROUND (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess BOTTOM (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 89,744 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 85,185 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 85,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,182 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,029 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 69,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap broken (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 62,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 62,033 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 53,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,530 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,646 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,611 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 35,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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 ZFZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KM09 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ registered?

KM09 ZFZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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