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KU09 OTE

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,856 mi
Last recorded58,856 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 OTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,856 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 40,507 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 31,250 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,261 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 24,125 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 24,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 21,004 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 21,004 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,693 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

offside rear tyre cracking up slightly

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 17 Jun 2014 16,686 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front tyres cracking up slightly

offside rear tyre cracking up slightly

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 20 Jun 2013 14,811 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)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front tyres cracking up badly

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear tyres cracking up slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2013 14,811 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front tyres cracking up badly

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear tyres cracking up slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,902 miles

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 OTE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

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

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