MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Slight corrosion rear arches, axle, chassis legs/inner sills. Slight seep at O/S/R shock absorber. Exhaust flexy section slightly deteriorated.
Rear Shock absorbers have light misting of oil Slight corrosion rear axle, chassis legs/inner sill areas. Exhaust flexy section slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers have light misting of oil Slight corrosion rear axle, chassis legs/inner sill areas. Exhaust flexy section slightly deteriorated.
Rear Shock absorbers have light misting of oil Slight corrosion rear axle, chassis legs/inner sill areas. Exhaust flexy section slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers have light misting of oil Slight corrosion rear axle, chassis legs/inner sill areas. Exhaust flexy section slightly deteriorated.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Slight corrosion rear axle, chassis legs/inner sill areas. Exhaust flexy section slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Slight corrosion rear axle, chassis legs/inner sill areas. Exhaust flexy section slightly deteriorated.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front tyre worn on edge
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre wear on outer edge
Offside Rear tyre wear on edges
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre wear on outer edge
Offside Rear tyre wear on edges
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
2 child seats fitted to the rear preventing full inspection of seat belts
nail in offside rear tyre
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Registration plate lamp not working both number plate bulbs inoperative (1.1.C.1d)
2 child seats fitted to the rear preventing full inspection of seat belts
nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre worn low on edges
Oil leak
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
service light on.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
service light on.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY59 ZXM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 FY59 ZXM, 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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FY59 ZXM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2009.
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