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KU09 OYV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,298 mi
Last recorded94,298 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 OYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 94,298 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 94,297 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 90,423 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 90,423 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear silencer leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service light on

Pass 16 Nov 2023 87,950 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 87,949 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 84,865 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mount brackets both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills and chassis rails very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi very detiriated

Pass 2 Nov 2021 81,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounts excessively corroded and flexi pipe starting to deteriate

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 81,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounts excessively corroded and flexi pipe starting to deteriate

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,370 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 75,748 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 75,744 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 72,133 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,978 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 66,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,839 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,398 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,509 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 40,509 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,687 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Apr 2013 31,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2012 23,768 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 23,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OYV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

KU09 OYV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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