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KU09 XBK

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

184,585 mi
Last recorded184,585 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 XBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 184,585 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

corrosion under car

Pass 23 Mar 2024 182,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 176,425 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 176,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 167,882 miles

Nearside Front headlight loose

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 167,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlight loose

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 157,204 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 157,201 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge by contact with coil spring DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020 150,633 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 138,942 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 127,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light not working

n/s/f headlight slightly insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2018 127,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light not working

n/s/f headlight slightly insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2017 114,327 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 114,327 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 103,157 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 103,154 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front only just legal bald inner edge soon start to peel

suggest tracking check both front bald inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2015 83,690 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

front discs corroded and worn

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven

Fail 13 Mar 2015 83,690 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres bald inner

both rear tyres worn uneven

front discs corroded and worn

o/s rear tyre just legal very low outer

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,095 miles

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

n/s front bald inner very low outer edge

o/s front just legal bald inner / outer edge

suggest tracking both fronts worn hard inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2014 64,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front bald inner very low outer edge

o/s front just legal bald inner / outer edge

suggest tracking both fronts worn hard inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,539 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 25,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,255 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 XBK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XBK, 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 XBK registered?

KU09 XBK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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