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RE09 KZW

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,969 mi
Last recorded165,969 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 KZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2024 165,969 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears (white) (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Injector chuffing

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

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))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2023 159,738 miles

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

Rear Beam corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2023 159,737 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Beam corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 150,769 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2021 141,586 miles

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

slight deterioration in front and rear brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2020 129,658 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2019 117,441 miles

Nearside Rear nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak from engine

Fail 27 May 2019 117,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 May 2018 104,561 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 96,042 miles

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

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

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

nsr wheel rim damage inner side

rear silencer strap corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 86,155 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 86,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 74,357 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 74,357 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 60,666 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 60,666 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 46,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 46,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 28,372 miles

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

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

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

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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RE09 KZW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RE09 KZW, 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 RE09 KZW registered?

RE09 KZW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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