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KN59 CVU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,758 mi
Last recorded89,758 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 CVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 89,758 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 89,758 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 4.8 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure support corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Strongly advise! (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 78,981 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 77,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,353 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 70,340 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,761 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 63,761 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,658 miles

advise front tyres wearing off on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 49,205 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 39,215 miles

advise both rear and nearside front tyres getting low on tread

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 CVU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CVU, 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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KN59 CVU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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