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KS09 LMO

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,748 mi
Last recorded87,748 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 LMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 87,748 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 87,740 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Centre brake light not working

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 84,638 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 84,638 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2021 84,606 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 84,606 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective band broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,020 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front registration plate partly taped on to front bumper

trims under front bumper not secure

Fail 29 Jan 2020 77,896 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front registration plate partly taped on to front bumper

trims under front bumper not secure

Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,636 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 68,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,838 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 55,904 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 48,098 miles

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,924 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 42,924 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,164 miles

nearside front tyre close too legal limit(1.6mm)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,603 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,435 miles

both rear tyres have surface cracking and are slightly out of shape

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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KS09 LMO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS09 LMO, 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 KS09 LMO registered?

KS09 LMO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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