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105,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush very slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan / chassis excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush very slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
EXHAUST HAS JOINT JOINER REPAIR
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front TYRE 3.00MM
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NEEDS NEW LAMP (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front TYRE 3.3MM
Offside NUMBER PLATE LIGHT COVER MISSING
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
EXHAUST HAS JOINT JOINER REPAIR
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front TYRE 3.00MM
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NEEDS NEW LAMP (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front TYRE 3.3MM
Offside NUMBER PLATE LIGHT COVER MISSING
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
HAS HAD A POOR REPAIR TO EXHAUST
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
HAS HAD A POOR REPAIR TO EXHAUST
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
coolant level low
corrosion to chassis
slight play in o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
coolant level low
corrosion to chassis
n/s/f tyre is on 3mm and wearing on the inner edge - 205 45 17
o/s/f tyre is on 3mm and almost bold on the inner edge - 205 45 17
slight play in o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front 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 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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV59 NHZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 FV59 NHZ, 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 FV59 NHZ registered?
FV59 NHZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.
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