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KM09 ZLU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,571 mi
Last recorded130,571 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 ZLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2024 130,571 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 121,597 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 114,057 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 105,126 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 105,126 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear strap corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 98,472 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 98,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,310 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,764 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 77,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/5516 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,582 miles

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

advise both rear tyres wearing low on tread.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 69,580 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise both rear tyres wearing low on tread.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,025 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,313 miles

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2013 41,969 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,127 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 ZLU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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