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KR59 XUV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,780 mi
Last recorded72,780 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 XUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 72,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight back plate noise from front wheels

Fail 14 Dec 2021 72,778 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre brackets missing and front corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 several cuts in the tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight back plate noise from front wheels

Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to head area (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 cut in outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear tyre persihed

noise from pully area

offside front windscreen wiper poor

rear exhaust box bracket missing

Fail 15 Dec 2020 71,009 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to head area (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 cut in outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear tyre persihed

noise from pully area

offside front windscreen wiper poor

rear exhaust box bracket missing

Pass 6 Dec 2019 68,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

noise from rear brakes in rollers

Fail 6 Dec 2019 68,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

noise from rear brakes in rollers

Pass 17 Dec 2018 64,775 miles

STRONG ADVISE NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES

damage to offside front

Fail 17 Dec 2018 64,772 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot insecure boot has gone hard (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

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

STRONG ADVISE NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES

damage to offside front

Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,890 miles

condensation nearside front headlight lense

damage offside front wing

Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust box hanging braket missing has been replaced with wire

squeaking from rear brakes in the brake rollers

Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,875 miles

items removed from drivers view of the road

Fail 16 Dec 2015 46,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

items removed from drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Dec 2014 40,794 miles

175/65/14 offside rear tyre starting to perish on inner side wall

Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,020 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 34,016 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Jan 2013 28,191 miles

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

nearside front lower suspension arm bush slightly worn

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

offside front lower suspension arm bush slightly worn

Fail 3 Jan 2013 28,191 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front lower suspension arm bush slightly worn

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

offside front lower suspension arm bush slightly worn

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 XUV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

KR59 XUV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is KR59 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR59 XUV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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