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KM09 ZLY

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,313 mi
Last recorded83,313 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 83,313 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 80,554 miles

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

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess *Engine/gearbox mounting bush worn* (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush of both front lower arms beginning to de-bond/deteriorate* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 80,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess *Engine/gearbox mounting bush worn* (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush of both front lower arms beginning to de-bond/deteriorate* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 77,342 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged *Centre buckle casing missing* (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush of both front lower arms cracked/splitting* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 77,342 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases *Silencer mount corroded casing leak* (6.1.2 (a))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged *Centre buckle casing missing* (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush of both front lower arms cracked/splitting* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 73,597 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2022 69,596 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 60,486 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 60,486 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 59,228 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket slightly adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,442 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,562 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,154 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 43,152 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,658 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,293 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,529 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 ZLY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

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

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