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KU09 OTN

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,114 mi
Last recorded112,114 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 OTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 112,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mounting bearings rough/worn but not excessive

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

Offside Front chip in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 24 Apr 2026 112,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mounting bearings rough/worn but not excessive

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

Offside Front chip in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 11 Oct 2024 99,255 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 99,255 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 91,249 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 91,245 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 89,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inter to rear sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Inter pipe hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Signs of fouling n/s/f spring and chassis**

slight buckle o/s/f inner wheel rim

Fail 28 Feb 2023 89,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inter to rear sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Inter pipe hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Signs of fouling n/s/f spring and chassis**

slight buckle o/s/f inner wheel rim

Pass 23 Feb 2022 82,207 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces.

Fail 22 Feb 2022 82,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

*Slight bind both rear brakes.*

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces.

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

Slight bind o/s/f brake.

Pass 10 Feb 2021 73,045 miles

*N/s wiper torn.*

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Front wipers smears.

Imbalance front brakes.

Slight wear/play o/s/f bottom ball joint.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,332 miles

Slight wear/play o/s/f bottom ball joint.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 63,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,670 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,428 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,085 miles

advise exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust secure

Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,403 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 25,491 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 15,688 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 OTN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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