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KP09 VCM

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,154 mi
Last recorded124,154 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 VCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 124,154 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 124,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 114,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 106,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front washer inoperative but sufficient fluid reaching windscreen

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 97,418 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 97,313 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil level on minimum

coolant level down

Pass 9 Jul 2021 88,086 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 88,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 81,011 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 69,822 miles

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2018 62,797 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 57,422 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 50,840 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 50,840 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box strap (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 43,528 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 37,892 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,576 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 30,576 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,968 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 VCM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol 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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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