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KU09 OTH

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,511 mi
Last recorded104,511 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 OTH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 104,511 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 104,510 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 86,855 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 86,855 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 78,592 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,144 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 63,149 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 63,149 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 53,686 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 91h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 53,686 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 91h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,451 miles

center rear exhaust mounting broken off. Front exhaust mounting partially broken away.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,562 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,836 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,176 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,841 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,620 miles

both front brake disc's slightly worn / lipped

Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,421 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 OTH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

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

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