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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MacPherson strut top mounting stiff - offside front
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and manufacturers covers fitted to underside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MacPherson strut top mounting stiff - offside front
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and manufacturers covers fitted to underside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
nearside and offside front tyres - wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
nearside and offside front tyres - wearing on inner edge
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play detected on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside 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))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slick on edges 195/5516 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box strap snapped due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
child seats fitted in the rear
engine covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seats fitted in the rear
engine covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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AK09 ZWZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 AK09 ZWZ, 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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AK09 ZWZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2009.
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