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KU59 ZVN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,469 mi
Last recorded107,469 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 107,469 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 103,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 98,887 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 98,887 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 94,232 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 94,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 88,696 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 88,696 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 84,619 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 76,460 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link joint

Fail 15 May 2019 76,460 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link joint

Pass 8 May 2018 68,239 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 59,992 miles

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

Fail 16 May 2017 59,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

Pass 27 May 2016 50,337 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 50,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 42,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 31,650 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 31,650 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,967 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 24,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZVN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

KU59 ZVN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for KU59 ZVN 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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