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KR59 VSV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,702 mi
Last recorded124,702 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 VSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 124,702 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 122,334 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Dec 2020 119,926 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 118,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 118,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 111,647 miles

All Brake discs worn but not excessively

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 94,318 miles

both front tyres 3mm in the testable area

nearside rear tyre 2.9mm

Fail 28 Nov 2017 94,318 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box rear mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

both front tyres 3mm in the testable area

nearside rear tyre 2.9mm

Pass 15 Dec 2016 82,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 (8.3.1d)

rear outer brake pads aprox 4mm ( unable to see inner pads)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 71,433 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 61,360 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 50,431 miles

rear tyres on legal limit now

Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,281 miles

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

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

rear box front mount bottom weld broken

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 VSV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VSV, 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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KR59 VSV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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