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KM09 ZMO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,003 mi
Last recorded111,003 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 111,003 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 104,394 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 103,053 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 103,053 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 101,611 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 101,611 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 100,749 miles

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

Front wipers slight smear

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 97,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,006 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 94,004 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 91,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet pull lever broken leaving sharp edge but works ok

emissions slow to reach allowed content

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,056 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 89,054 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Advise damage to nearside sill but not affecting seatbelt prescribed area

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

Pass 3 May 2013 47,348 miles

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

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 ZMO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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