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AV59 YSZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,952 mi
Last recorded106,952 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 106,952 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs not very good

Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 103,431 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe at flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and splitting

Pass 1 Nov 2019 98,311 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 14 Nov 2018 91,636 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet pull damaged

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

rear tyres starting to perish

silencer box rusty

slight damage to off side front anti roll bar link

no oil registered on dip stick/topped up for MOT

Fail 14 Nov 2018 91,636 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

bonnet pull damaged

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

rear tyres starting to perish

silencer box rusty

slight damage to off side front anti roll bar link

no oil registered on dip stick/topped up for MOT

Pass 21 Dec 2017 87,574 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 87,574 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 83,800 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 83,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre heavily perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 80,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 80,776 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 69,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2014 69,017 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,030 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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AV59 YSZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AV59 YSZ, 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 AV59 YSZ registered?

AV59 YSZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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