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KP09 MOU

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,330 mi
Last recorded110,330 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 MOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2022 110,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 107,053 miles

Front brake pads not in visible

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear heat shield loose

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2019 107,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake pads not in visible

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 104,864 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended n/s front wish bone rear bush cracked (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 104,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended n/s front wish bone rear bush cracked (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 102,362 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 102,357 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres close legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,639 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 98,639 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 95,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road wheels have trim covers

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 81,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road have trim covers

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,101 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 46,101 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KP09 MOU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KP09 MOU, 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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KP09 MOU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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