MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front shock asborber to hub clamping bolt only STANDARD NUT & BOLT USED RECOMMENDED correct pinch bolt to be used
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front abs wiring fouling drop link on full left lock recommended re routing wiring
emissions only just passed 0.48 max 0.51 RECOMMENDED FURTHER INVESTAGATION
exhaust deteriorated FRONT MOUNT
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit0.51 value 0.68 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn excess roughness in operation top mount lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front front exhaust mount deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge RECOMMENDED before CORDS/PLY EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight roughness in rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge RECOMMENDED before CORDS/PLY EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Rear both rear wheel bearings not checked due to excess binding
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside front top shocker bush/bearing becoming stiff
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
nearside front top shocker bush/bearing becoming stiff
centre rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported
nearside front suspension arm back bush slightly worn/starting to unbond
nearside front tyre wearing on edges (on limit)
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre is bald on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre is bald on inner edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre is bald on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre is bald on inner edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush lifting (2.5.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
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BV59 YVY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 BV59 YVY, 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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BV59 YVY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.
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