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KY59 FOA

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,698 mi
Last recorded111,698 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 FOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 111,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 106,770 miles

air intake hose loose and various other trims and shields unfixed

centre lower rear engine mount starting to perish

exhaust backbox hanger broken off but exhaust still supported

front brakediscs lipped and unable to fully see brakepads fully

n/s/f tyre punctured and unevenly worn close to legal min tread of 1.6mm

o/s/f bottom suspention arm rear bush starting to detach

o/s/f seatbelt frayed slightly

o/s/f tyre tread unevenly worn low and outer wall damaged

rear shocker dust boots starting to perish

rear tyres cracking badly and o/s/r tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 19 Mar 2019 98,520 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 98,504 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,181 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,447 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 77,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,796 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Service light is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 62,897 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Service light is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 55,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,616 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 47,464 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 47,388 miles

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

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

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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KY59 FOA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KY59 FOA, 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 KY59 FOA registered?

KY59 FOA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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