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KS59 KFX

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,478 mi
Last recorded142,478 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 KFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 142,478 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

offside rear disc badly pitted inner

wear offside front drop link

Pass 10 Jun 2024 141,850 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective +exhaust slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly deteriorated/pitted inner faces,advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit+contamination underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 141,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective +exhaust slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly deteriorated/pitted inner faces,advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit+contamination underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 135,846 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 5 May 2023 135,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 27 May 2022 129,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres badly worn inner edge, no cords visible

offside arch liner close to aux belt

offside rear tyre low outer edge and cracking

stone chip outside zone "A"

Fail 27 May 2022 129,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres badly worn inner edge, no cords visible

offside arch liner close to aux belt

offside rear tyre low outer edge and cracking

stone chip outside zone "A"

Pass 9 Jun 2021 120,778 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 120,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 114,517 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 114,513 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component likely to become detached TOP STRUT MOUNTING (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 107,983 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 107,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear silencer guard not secure

Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,619 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 87,618 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,479 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 60,117 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 47,361 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 40,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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KS59 KFX is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 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 KS59 KFX, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KS59 KFX registered?

KS59 KFX is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2010.

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