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VN09 KLA

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

146,187 mi
Last recorded146,187 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 KLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 146,187 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 146,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 136,527 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 136,527 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 127,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 116,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 116,413 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 107,396 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 98,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,321 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 92,321 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,947 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 83,947 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,714 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 76,714 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,103 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 67,103 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,767 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 65,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,952 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 56,952 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,118 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,116 miles

rear brake pads worn and discs lipped

rear tyres worn to 3mm and perished

Fail 26 Sep 2013 38,972 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pads worn and discs lipped

rear tyres worn to 3mm and perished

Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,943 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 23,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc's slightly worn

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall shallow cut

Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc's slightly worn

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall shallow cut

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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VN09 KLA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VN09 KLA, 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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VN09 KLA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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