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KX09 PWL

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,161 mi
Last recorded78,161 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX09 PWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 78,161 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 78,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 76,060 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 73,308 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 73,308 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 69,575 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust hanger broke

Pass 10 Feb 2022 65,836 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 62,507 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 62,507 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 59,842 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broke

Fail 12 Feb 2020 59,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust hanger broke

Pass 12 Feb 2019 52,480 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,029 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

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

Front discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Crack in screen (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 46,014 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

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

Front discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Crack in screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 35,648 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,116 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,259 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 11,915 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 6,913 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 2,781 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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KX09 PWL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KX09 PWL, 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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KX09 PWL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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