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KR09 VRM

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

79,288 mi
Last recorded79,288 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 79,288 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 79,288 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,678 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system secure

Fail 18 Jan 2016 67,678 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system secure

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,217 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Mounting Bracket Broken

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 58,217 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Mounting Bracket Broken

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,507 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 49,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres 3.2mm and wearing inner edge

play nearside front drop link

rear box front mount bottom weld broken

Fail 25 Jun 2013 40,069 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres 3.2mm and wearing inner edge

play nearside front drop link

rear box front mount bottom weld broken

Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,412 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 30,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 29,178 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VRM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 KR09 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

KR09 VRM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2009.

Is KR09 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR09 VRM shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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