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KP09 ZZU

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,600 mi
Last recorded83,600 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 ZZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 83,600 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 83,600 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 82,993 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2025 82,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount lock to lock severe roughness (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount notchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 79,579 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount notchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 75,522 miles

Some Under Body Components Protected With Under sealant

Pass 24 Jan 2022 71,559 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 71,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2020 65,469 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 65,469 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 60,873 miles

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

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

both front strut top bearing partially seized

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 9 Jan 2020 60,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

both front strut top bearing partially seized

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Jan 2019 58,413 miles

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing noisy

Offside Front strut top mount bearing partially seized

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

both front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 5 Jan 2019 58,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing noisy

Offside Front strut top mount bearing partially seized

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

both front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 12 Jan 2018 54,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 12 Jan 2018 54,898 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,493 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,758 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,706 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 39,101 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 31,875 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2012 25,968 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 ZZU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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