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KU09 OYS

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,939 mi
Last recorded142,939 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 OYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 142,939 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 142,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 140,618 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))

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 5 Sep 2024 140,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (6.1.2 (a))

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))

heat shield insecure

nearside front brake hose not located correctly

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 23 Jun 2023 135,567 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 123,725 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 116,300 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 116,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 112,902 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 108,330 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 108,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,276 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,674 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 87,674 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 70,196 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 58,865 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2015 58,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,152 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,426 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 33,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 23,678 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 23,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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)

exhaust mountings fractured system still supported

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 OYS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OYS, 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 OYS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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