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KM09 ZKX

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,101 mi
Last recorded112,101 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 ZKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 112,101 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2026 111,972 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 106,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 106,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 104,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components are going rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2024 104,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components are going rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2023 101,211 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 97,791 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 97,790 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 93,723 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 89,789 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,833 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 74,403 miles

All four tyres are worn on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 61,752 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,968 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,909 miles

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

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,922 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 37,917 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 31,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 24,905 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs scored and rusty

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 ZKX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZKX, 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 ZKX registered?

KM09 ZKX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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