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KU09 OTR

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,307 mi
Last recorded63,307 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 OTR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 63,307 miles

Central Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior rear view mirror oxidized (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and delaminated from outer bush housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining, i would strongly advise rectification asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides binding and wearing the brake pads unevenly, I would strongly advise rectification asap (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 63,307 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides misty, beam image requirements not met (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior rear view mirror oxidized (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and delaminated from outer bush housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining, i would strongly advise rectification asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides binding and wearing the brake pads unevenly, I would strongly advise rectification asap (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 57,259 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior rear view mirror oxidizing (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misty, beam image requirements only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished, also damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm of brake lining remaining, this will need addressing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak appears to be from the water pump area, i would strongly recommend repair . ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 52,494 miles

Central Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior rear view mirror oxidizing (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misting, beam image requirements only just met. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished slightly between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished slightly between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of the vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 46,150 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 46,150 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 46,117 miles

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

Front Exhaust flex is loose/weak but not blowing

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have minor sidewall wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has minor dent and damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 46,117 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust flex is loose/weak but not blowing

Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both scratched and misty but not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have minor sidewall wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has minor dent and damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective cracked bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,453 miles

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 44,974 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,298 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 41,298 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Oct 2016 39,641 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 39,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,191 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,596 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 13 Oct 2014 36,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

battery flat

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,271 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,390 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 OTR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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