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KP09 VCZ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,124 mi
Last recorded90,124 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 90,124 miles

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

Offside Front incorrectly seated, spring moved past stop tab

Pass 9 Jan 2023 64,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring not seated correctly.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top leg mount noisy on rotation.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 64,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring not seated correctly.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top leg mount noisy on rotation.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 54,812 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 52,755 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 51,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 48,982 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box band corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,944 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 45,139 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 45,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 40,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 36,163 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 29,462 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 VCZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 KP09 VCZ, 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 VCZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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