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KU59 ETF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

47,327 mi
Last recorded47,327 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 ETF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 47,327 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

age related corrosion under body

Pass 27 Aug 2025 44,747 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 44,747 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front 185.60.15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Age related under body corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 41,887 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges slight wear 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged bent going into flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 41,887 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 3 bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges slight wear 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged bent going into flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,956 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 38,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 38,362 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 38,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 37,724 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,796 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 36,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 36,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 35,398 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 33,944 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 33,943 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported brake hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,664 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 32,664 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,092 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,272 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 12,690 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

n/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,237 miles

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

o/s front wiper blade starting to split

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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KU59 ETF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 KU59 ETF, 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 KU59 ETF registered?

KU59 ETF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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