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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective 1 / 2 mounts defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened
body damage to o/s sill
engine oil leak
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective 1 / 2 mounts defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened
body damage to o/s sill
engine oil leak
Front Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 mountings is split. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and several light cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn but clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front brake discs' inner faces are heavily corroded indicating minimal pad contact. Although the recorded brake efforts meet the MOT standards, the pads/caliper may be partially seized.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several light cuts and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front brake discs' inner faces are heavily corroded indicating minimal pad contact. Although the recorded brake efforts meet the MOT standards, the pads/caliper may be partially seized.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several light cuts and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective One of two front mountings is split (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions readings fluctuated but just passed test.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut to cord (4.1.D.1b)
Emissions readings fluctuated but just passed test.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
All brake discs are corroded but not to excess.
Wiper blades are worn but clear screen
Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer strap is broken and and supporting bracket has come away from pipe. (7.1.1)
All brake discs are corroded but not to excess.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Wiper blades are worn but clear screen
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear silencer support strap is heavily corroded but still supporting system.
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust brackets rusted and broken - very close to limit
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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AY09 XRN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 AY09 XRN, 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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AY09 XRN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2009.
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