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KM09 ZKN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,923 mi
Last recorded117,923 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 ZKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 117,923 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 117,923 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 112,487 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pull to left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 112,487 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pull to left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 105,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 105,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 100,973 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges close to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen camera obstructing drivers view

Fail 12 Jun 2023 100,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn when loaded using shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges close to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both sides - adjusted at test (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen camera obstructing drivers view

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Pass 8 Jun 2021 91,080 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 91,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated very low pressure (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 89,087 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 89,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 83,717 miles

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

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 83,717 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,089 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 75,967 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,412 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 64,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,305 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,081 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,963 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,712 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,493 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 ZKN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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