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SK59 KUW

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,549 mi
Last recorded131,549 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 131,549 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 131,544 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached the actual tow bar frame work itself is badly corroded and unsafe (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened sticky bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened sticky bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise remainder of sills appear weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 107,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 107,197 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch x2 area's at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 101,307 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 101,305 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,393 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 72,886 miles

Front bumper slightly insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear wiper arm cover missing

Fail 28 Jul 2018 72,866 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear wiper arm cover missing

Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,970 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 71,970 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 66,294 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 66,294 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,730 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,353 miles

Front brakes discs pitted and scored

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 28 Aug 2015 47,352 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brakes discs pitted and scored

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,994 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,853 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 KUW 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 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 KUW, 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 KUW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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