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NV09 KVB

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,868 mi
Last recorded90,868 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 KVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 90,868 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2025 88,855 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 88,855 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 86,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 84,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft seal n/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,926 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 82,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 80,538 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 74,691 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,205 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 41,043 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,024 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,475 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 27,098 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 26,435 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 22,738 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 20,077 miles

Slight cuts in offside front tyre sidewall but not deep enough to cause concern or reveal any cords

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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NV09 KVB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NV09 KVB, 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 NV09 KVB registered?

NV09 KVB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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The MOT history for NV09 KVB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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