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RK09 USL

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,712 mi
Last recorded53,712 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 USL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 53,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 52,477 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 52,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 51,544 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 51,055 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 50,616 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,416 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 49,846 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 49,846 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 48,347 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 48,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 46,530 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,038 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,834 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,295 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,519 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

rear wiper damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,017 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 USL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 RK09 USL, 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 USL registered?

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

Is RK09 USL safe to buy?

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