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MF59 KZN

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,025 mi
Last recorded114,025 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 KZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 114,025 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 114,024 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dog bone engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 108,302 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 108,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 102,664 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 102,664 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 97,721 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 97,721 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,418 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 92,418 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 79,712 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 79,605 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,856 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Obligatory interior mirror starting to de-laminate

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

air-con condenser deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2018 72,340 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Inner Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Obligatory interior mirror starting to de-laminate

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

air-con condenser deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2017 64,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,515 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 41,561 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,598 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,124 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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MF59 KZN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MF59 KZN, 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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MF59 KZN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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