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KU59 ZHJ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,195 mi
Last recorded94,195 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 ZHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 94,195 miles

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

Undertrays + Covers Fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2024 92,520 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 84,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 84,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 75,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 68,721 miles

accident damage to offside rear

Fail 7 Aug 2020 68,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

accident damage to offside rear

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,267 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 61,265 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure strap (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,887 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,244 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 46,488 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corroded all round

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,890 miles

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

surface corrosion to brake discs all round due to standing

Fail 9 Aug 2013 42,888 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

surface corrosion to brake discs all round due to standing

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZHJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

KU59 ZHJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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