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LS09 KFV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,948 mi
Last recorded94,948 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 KFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 94,948 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 94,820 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 86,312 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 81,193 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 81,183 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 74,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 74,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,322 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 67,322 miles

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 21 Sep 2017 60,861 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,045 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 55,045 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,794 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished 175/65t14

Offside Rear tyre perished 175/65t14

Fail 30 Sep 2015 46,794 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre perished 175/65t14

Offside Rear tyre perished 175/65t14

Pass 4 Oct 2014 37,051 miles

osf tyre wearing thin

osf tyre wearing thin inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2014 37,051 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs condition

osf tyre wearing thin

osf tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 27,699 miles

Front discs coroded due to vehicle standing.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,660 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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LS09 KFV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LS09 KFV, 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 LS09 KFV registered?

LS09 KFV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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