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KP09 VCE

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,453 mi
Last recorded91,453 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 VCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 91,453 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 83,711 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 83,711 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 81,059 miles

Antifreeze stain on engine

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and has small splits in tread

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2016 81,059 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Antifreeze stain on engine

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and has small splits in tread

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,525 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,522 miles

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

coolant level low

heat shield on exhaust manifold rattles/loose

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,385 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 67,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,547 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 58,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 41,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 VCE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

KP09 VCE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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