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SK59 KTA

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,114 mi
Last recorded162,114 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 KTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 162,114 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 161,425 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 148,908 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 148,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed on wheel on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 137,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2018 137,287 miles

Brake performance not tested carrier bolts loose (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected calliper carrier loose (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2017 123,843 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Front exhaust mount is deteriorated

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement subframe to gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre is scrubbed

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application has a very slight imbalance

Fail 21 Aug 2017 123,843 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Front exhaust mount is deteriorated

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement subframe to gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre is scrubbed

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application has a very slight imbalance

Pass 16 Aug 2016 110,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 82,579 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 82,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,500 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,153 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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SK59 KTA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SK59 KTA, 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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SK59 KTA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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