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RK09 USG

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,705 mi
Last recorded105,705 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 USG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 105,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

middle exhaust mounting broken

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2022 89,761 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber missing. Pedal surface serrated (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 89,602 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber missing. Pedal surface serrated (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 72,678 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 72,675 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 68,467 miles

Exhaust mounting defective before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 68,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear hinge slightly loose

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,882 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 61,882 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 52,695 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 50,106 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 43,562 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 37,045 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 30,728 miles

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2013 25,311 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 25,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 19,215 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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RK09 USG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK09 USG, 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 RK09 USG registered?

RK09 USG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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