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KU09 OYB

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,928 mi
Last recorded182,928 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 OYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 182,928 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield loose/insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2026 182,725 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted inner pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield loose/insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2025 167,143 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 167,127 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 154,472 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 139,843 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 139,516 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 127,467 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 116,678 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 116,540 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 110,045 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 109,947 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit set at .51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 109,939 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit set at .51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 97,657 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 97,655 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2017 84,659 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2017 84,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2016 71,196 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 2 Apr 2016 71,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 11 Apr 2015 60,809 miles

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Fail 11 Apr 2015 60,805 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,001 miles

N/S/R Tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 50,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R Tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,892 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,669 miles

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

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

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 OYB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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