MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Inner half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise NEAR FAIL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Rear reflector damaged / lens cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper top mounting bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise NEAR FAIL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre getting low tread 2.2mm NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock rubber gaiters split / perished (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake binding reading 30 % (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front discs edge lip / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Inner half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise NEAR FAIL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Rear reflector damaged / lens cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper top mounting bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise NEAR FAIL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre getting low tread 2.2mm NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock rubber gaiters split / perished (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer sidewall zero tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring insecure Coil spring rubbing on body (5.3.1 (a) (i))
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 Outer sidewall zero tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Advise lens cracked / damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall tyre size 195/55 x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Zero tread inner shoulder lump out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Advise lens cracked / damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box mount (system remains secure) (6.1.2 (a))
engine oil leak
exhaust system corroding
lower transmission mount stabiliser mount inner bush starting to perish
surface corrosion to front sub frame
surface corrosion to underbody rear frame
transmission oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box mount (system remains secure) (6.1.2 (a))
engine oil leak
exhaust system corroding
lower transmission mount stabiliser mount inner bush starting to perish
surface corrosion to front sub frame
surface corrosion to underbody rear frame
transmission oil leak
Offside Front Inner cv gaitor split
NEARSIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED / LIPPED
OFFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE LIPPED
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
OFFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE LIPPED
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LY59 BXA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 LY59 BXA, 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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LY59 BXA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.
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