CarVerify

Free Car Check

KU09 OSV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,253 mi
Last recorded116,253 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 OSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 116,253 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 116,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn coming apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 107,334 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective missing bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 107,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective missing bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

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

Offside Rear Upper exhaust heat-shield insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2023 97,832 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 Nov 2023 97,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 91,900 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 91,874 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,956 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Nov 2021 81,806 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,748 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 66,711 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet open with screwdriver

Pass 13 Nov 2018 62,078 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 62,078 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 55,953 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,322 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 47,478 miles

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 47,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged, no cords exposed

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

front tyres slightly perished

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,534 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,309 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 27,309 miles

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

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

Offside 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KU09 OSV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KU09 OSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU09 OSV?

You can check the full history of KU09 OSV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KU09 OSV registered?

KU09 OSV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is KU09 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU09 OSV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU09 OSV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KU09 OSV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.