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KU59 ZHB

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,941 mi
Last recorded88,941 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 ZHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 88,941 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 86,959 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing stiff

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing stiff

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak

Pass 13 Aug 2024 85,243 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing stiff

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing stiff

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 85,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing stiff

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner edge, worn close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing stiff

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner edge, worn close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 82,840 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 82,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 80,172 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 80,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 77,831 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 77,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high +0% (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,701 miles

slight whine/bearing noise from engine bay

Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,927 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

whining/bearing noise from engine

Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,170 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 58,170 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,863 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 50,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf lower bumper trim insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 44,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,134 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 38,134 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 31,084 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished (badly)

handbrake cable gaitors split at caliper

Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,084 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished (badly)

handbrake cable gaitors split at caliper

Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,868 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 16,416 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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KU59 ZHB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

KU59 ZHB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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