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KU09 OTS

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,006 mi
Last recorded114,006 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 OTS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 114,006 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 113,666 miles

Coolant leak

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 113,655 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt belt ties up

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 112,902 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 112,324 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 111,268 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 105,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 105,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 98,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on exhaust rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,003 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,215 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 49,137 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 46,019 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 46,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 39,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 31,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,614 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)

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 OTS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

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

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