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KR09 NFV

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,245 mi
Last recorded99,245 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 NFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 99,245 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 96,315 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 95,544 miles

Nearside 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 ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 95,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 93,562 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 93,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,810 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 90,807 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,100 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 86,037 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 74,024 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 74,024 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,043 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 67,043 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,171 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 57,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 43,730 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,053 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 35,787 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear outter pads look low

drivers wiper slightly smears

front discs groved on inner and look low

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,989 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tread

Fail 22 Jun 2012 28,989 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm tread

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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KR09 NFV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KR09 NFV, 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 KR09 NFV registered?

KR09 NFV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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