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KM09 ZKL

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,540 mi
Last recorded82,540 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 ZKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 82,540 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Jan 2024 76,039 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer, front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished out sidewall, 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 76,039 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer, front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished out sidewall, 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 68,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 6 Jan 2022 61,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. nail in tyre. 195/55/16 91v xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 61,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. nail in tyre. 195/55/16 91v xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 57,224 miles

Advise front b/pads 90% worn

Advise o/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth and cracking in outer wall and tread

Advise rear b/pads 50% worn

Fail 7 Jan 2021 57,224 miles

Advise front b/pads 90% worn

Advise o/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth and cracking in outer wall and tread

Advise rear b/pads 50% worn

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,547 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread 3mm

Offside Rear inner brake pad low

Fail 1 Jun 2019 55,506 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure brace broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread 3mm

Offside Rear inner brake pad low

Pass 9 Jun 2018 54,186 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 54,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Jun 2017 51,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,296 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Jun 2015 44,523 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,523 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,036 miles

rear exhaust system partly corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 39,872 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear exhaust system partly corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,634 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 31,596 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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KM09 ZKL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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