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KN59 BEU

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,222 mi
Last recorded139,222 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 BEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 139,222 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 135,561 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 135,376 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 127,825 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 127,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 127,172 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 127,147 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 118,278 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 118,278 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 109,580 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 103,351 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 99,458 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,690 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Rear one of exhaust box mounting broken but it still secure

Fail 10 Apr 2018 97,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and near side wipers split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Rear one of exhaust box mounting broken but it still secure

Pass 20 Feb 2017 95,050 miles

EML ON

Fail 20 Feb 2017 95,050 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML ON

Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,237 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 93,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 83,781 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2013 83,747 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,677 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 77,677 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KN59 BEU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KN59 BEU, 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 KN59 BEU registered?

KN59 BEU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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