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MT59 KWG

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,394 mi
Last recorded84,394 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 KWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 84,394 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 77,114 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,628 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully assess with wheel on (3.5.1g)

bonnet soundproofing insecure

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2018 72,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully assess with wheel on (3.5.1g)

bonnet soundproofing insecure

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,778 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 65,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,204 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 57,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint linkarm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 35,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2014 34,986 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has x2 cuts in outer sidewall but cant see the cords at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2013 27,358 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 19,418 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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MT59 KWG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT59 KWG, 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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MT59 KWG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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