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RJ59 KYS

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,871 mi
Last recorded85,871 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 KYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 85,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened replace with next set of pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 85,064 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened replace with next set of pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked excessive brake bind

Pass 8 Dec 2023 79,405 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,314 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 72,312 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 65,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 65,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 60,032 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 60,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 56,460 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 21 Dec 2018 50,886 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 42,000 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 42,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 31,674 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have noise

Fail 16 Dec 2016 31,664 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear wheel bearings have noise

Pass 11 Dec 2015 25,377 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 19,878 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 14,850 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 14,844 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 11,001 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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RJ59 KYS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RJ59 KYS, 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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RJ59 KYS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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