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VK09 KTJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,410 mi
Last recorded19,410 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 KTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 19,410 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 19,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 16,683 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 16,682 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 16,623 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay missing

Fail 19 Sep 2023 16,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade incomplete 17" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay missing

Pass 23 Sep 2022 16,472 miles

Nearside Front beam pattern deteriorating

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

Offside Front check strap on door has become detached

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 16,376 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 16,249 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 15,928 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 15,928 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 14,055 miles

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter inner clip broken allowing slight leakage of grease

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

Pass 26 May 2017 13,175 miles

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

Oil leak ()

STRONG ADVISE: All four tyres sidewalls cracking/perished

Fail 26 May 2017 13,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

STRONG ADVISE: All four tyres sidewalls cracking/perished

Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,299 miles

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

Rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 30 May 2016 12,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 15 May 2015 11,356 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 11,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2014 9,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 9,257 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 7,443 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 6,076 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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VK09 KTJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VK09 KTJ, 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 VK09 KTJ registered?

VK09 KTJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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