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KP09 MVC

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,704 mi
Last recorded165,704 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 MVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 165,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

bonnet release handle damaged.

exhaust heatshield insecure.

Fail 4 Dec 2025 165,677 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

bonnet release handle damaged.

exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 4 Dec 2024 150,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Unable to clearly see front brake pads but appear to be on the wear limit advise inspection

Fail 28 Nov 2024 150,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm And wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Unable to clearly see front brake pads but appear to be on the wear limit advise inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2023 138,231 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear fog light colour fading

Pass 10 Dec 2022 129,449 miles

Bonnet release handle broken,but still able to open bonnet

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside front upper strut top noisey

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 129,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release handle broken,but still able to open bonnet

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside front upper strut top noisey

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 121,008 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 114,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f shock absorber has slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2019 108,387 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 108,387 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,572 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,531 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,366 miles

bonnet release lever broken

Fail 29 Sep 2015 82,366 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release lever broken

Pass 27 May 2014 82,050 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,413 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,480 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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KP09 MVC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KP09 MVC, 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 KP09 MVC registered?

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

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