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KT59 XXU

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,669 mi
Last recorded87,669 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 XXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 87,669 miles

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

Nearside freeplay inner rack joint

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2021 87,669 miles

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

Nearside freeplay inner rack joint

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2020 85,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 195/55/16 87w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 82,444 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,256 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 78,256 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 75,235 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack Arm or rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 75,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack Arm or rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,452 miles

Oil leak ()

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

advise damage to rear of vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2016 69,452 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

advise damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,417 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2015 62,417 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 52,519 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 52,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 41,174 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,174 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,593 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 31,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KT59 XXU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 KT59 XXU, 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 KT59 XXU registered?

KT59 XXU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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