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SK59 KUP

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,364 mi
Last recorded81,364 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 KUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 81,364 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 81,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 77,331 miles

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

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

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

dpf heatshield loose

Fail 24 Jun 2025 77,325 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

dpf heatshield loose

Pass 14 Jun 2024 70,650 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 70,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 68,747 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 68,737 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 65,750 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 63,446 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 62,812 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,066 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,984 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,479 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 40,479 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 36,282 miles

All brake discs worn and corroding on edges.

Exhaust mounting brackets corroding.

Slight roughness in offside front strut top bearing.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,352 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust mounting brackets corroded.

Rear tyres slightly perished in treads.

Suspect offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 24,617 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 20,780 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 17,524 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 17,524 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 KUP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK59 KUP, 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 KUP registered?

SK59 KUP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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