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KR59 DBV

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,741 mi
Last recorded87,741 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 DBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 87,741 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 87,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 82,739 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 82,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,186 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 79,241 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,535 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,804 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 68,266 miles

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing(not yet excessive)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 68,243 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing(not yet excessive)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,216 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 65,211 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 65,211 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 57,601 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 47,369 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 34,782 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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KR59 DBV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KR59 DBV, 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 KR59 DBV registered?

KR59 DBV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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