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MK59 AVR

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,034 mi
Last recorded139,034 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 AVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 139,034 miles

nearside front tyre on limit on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Sep 2020 139,034 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre on limit on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2019 134,258 miles

Heat shield loose, engine bay area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 134,233 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area injector. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield loose, engine bay area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 129,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 129,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 122,124 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 121,974 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 109,668 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,278 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 85,289 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,499 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,713 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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MK59 AVR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK59 AVR, 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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MK59 AVR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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