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KN59 CVK

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,547 mi
Last recorded25,547 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 CVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 25,547 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 24,768 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 24,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 24,211 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 23,488 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 23,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 22,268 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 22,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 21,389 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 21,387 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 20,019 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 18,130 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 16,131 miles

Front front disc corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear disc corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 16,131 miles

Front front disc corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear disc corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 14,093 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 11,159 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 11,158 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 9,275 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 7,328 miles

1.Front and rear brake discs corroded. 2.All four tyres cracking.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 7,328 miles

1.Front and rear brake discs corroded. 2.All four tyres cracking.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 6,024 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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KN59 CVK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CVK, 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 CVK registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN59 CVK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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