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KU59 EUJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,267 mi
Last recorded128,267 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 EUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 128,267 miles

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

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

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

grating noise coming from gearbox on acceleration

Fail 30 Nov 2020 128,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

grating noise coming from gearbox on acceleration

Pass 6 Dec 2019 122,650 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 122,645 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure fouling suspension leg / fitted incorrectly or possibly wrong spring fault shown to presenter (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm within central 3/4 limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2018 115,987 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 115,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 109,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 109,693 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 106,297 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 95,164 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 95,164 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,214 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 70,214 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 EUJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KU59 EUJ, 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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KU59 EUJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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