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KN59 VRL

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,748 mi
Last recorded30,748 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 VRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 30,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 19,826 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 19,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 19,517 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 19,517 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 18,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 17,912 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2018 17,906 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2017 16,576 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 14,626 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 13,121 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 10,939 miles

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 14 Oct 2013 8,820 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 6,556 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 VRL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KN59 VRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN59 VRL registered?

KN59 VRL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is KN59 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN59 VRL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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