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KU59 ZKG

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,431 mi
Last recorded67,431 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 ZKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 67,431 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 67,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 61,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 61,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 55,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 55,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 48,973 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 48,970 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe into rear silencer corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 45,386 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,275 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 44,275 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 42,063 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 42,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,978 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 32,976 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,695 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread plus starting to perish

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,498 miles

slight perrishing on nsr tyre

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2015 25,495 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nail in nsr tyre

slight perrishing on nsr tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,083 miles

Front exhaust pipe metal bracket weld weak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,299 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 ZKG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU59 ZKG registered?

KU59 ZKG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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The MOT history for KU59 ZKG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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