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RK09 USM

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,767 mi
Last recorded115,767 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 USM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 115,767 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 113,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel injectors starting to chuff

Pass 25 Feb 2023 111,087 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 111,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

clutch pedal pad missing

injector no 1 chuffing

Pass 5 Mar 2022 107,156 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 107,156 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox stabilizer mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 102,649 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 99,648 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 99,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 91,148 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 77,701 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 64,599 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 64,599 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 59,365 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,581 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 37,241 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 27,097 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 23,549 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 USM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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