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KP09 ZZR

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,096 mi
Last recorded85,096 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 ZZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 85,096 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 81,203 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill - rust bubbles appearing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 79,654 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 79,651 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values mean level after 3 accelerations was 3.44/m Limit is 1.5/m (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2023 78,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 78,202 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,842 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 77,830 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,147 miles

Nearside Front Mcpherson strut top bearing rough

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,635 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 75,498 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Averaged 3+ after 4 accelerations (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,720 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 72,720 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket corroded away (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 69,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,607 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,677 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 38,198 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 30,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZZR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZZR, 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 ZZR registered?

KP09 ZZR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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