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KR59 DBY

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,798 mi
Last recorded90,798 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 90,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 90,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 82,554 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake effort significantly lower than nearside

Pass 28 May 2023 75,207 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 73,423 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 67,636 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2021 67,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,943 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 59,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,241 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear bump stop damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,181 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 53,181 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 47,396 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 47,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,819 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 42,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,389 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer strap/mounting/support corroded and broken.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 39,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer strap/mounting/support corroded and broken.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,673 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 33,673 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,972 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 DBY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KR59 DBY, 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 DBY registered?

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

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