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KU09 OTB

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,256 mi
Last recorded107,256 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 OTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 107,256 miles

DPF heatshield loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 103,668 miles

DPF heatshield loose

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 100,489 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 96,711 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount noisy on operation

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 92,221 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 91,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 91,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,384 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 75,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 64,547 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 64,547 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers u/s (8.2.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2014 50,215 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and on legal limits

screw through shoulder of n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2014 50,215 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and on legal limits

screw through shoulder of n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2013 37,174 miles

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

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre has screw in tread

Fail 20 Dec 2013 37,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre has screw in tread

Pass 8 Jan 2013 23,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 19,840 miles

Oil leak

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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KU09 OTB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTB, 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 KU09 OTB registered?

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

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