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1626 RK

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,718 mi
Last recorded46,718 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1626 RK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 46,718 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 43,661 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 39,666 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 36,415 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 32,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 27,632 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 27,632 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 25,959 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 25,959 miles

Front Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 20,292 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 13,530 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 11,717 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 11,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 10,789 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 9,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 12,144 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 6,214 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 6,139 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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1626 RK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 1626 RK, 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 1626 RK registered?

1626 RK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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