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SK59 KTE

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,813 mi
Last recorded80,813 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 KTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 80,813 miles

brake discs corroded

suspension component corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2024 78,646 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 76,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 75,413 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 75,410 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 74,865 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,800 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 74,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 73,415 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 73,411 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,607 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 70,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 65,900 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 65,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,787 miles

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

o/s rear lamp damaged

slight noise o/s rear hub

Fail 12 Aug 2016 49,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s rear lamp damaged

slight noise o/s rear hub

Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,063 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,408 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,862 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 21,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,032 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 KTE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KTE, 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 SK59 KTE registered?

SK59 KTE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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