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MK59 AVY

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,732 mi
Last recorded125,732 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 AVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 125,732 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 117,994 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 111,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Nov 2019 102,887 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 102,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant seepage from radiator

Pass 15 Nov 2018 92,148 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 92,148 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mountings corroded off,recommend new tailpipe & box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 92,147 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant seepage from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mountings corroded off,recommend new tailpipe & box (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres not extra load type

Pass 3 Nov 2017 80,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in nearside rear tyre,not repairable.

offside front and nearside front + offside rear tyres NOT extra load type

Fail 31 Oct 2016 72,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre,not repairable.

offside front and nearside front + offside rear tyres NOT extra load type

Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,718 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 62,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system mounting corroded off,system still adequetly supported.

front tyres and offside rear tyre not of extra load or reinforced type.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,155 miles

exhaust tailpipe & box support corroded off,but still supported at present.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 36,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust tailpipe & box support corroded off,but still supported at present.

offside front tyre outer wall cut/damaged,not to cords,recommend renewal.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 31,496 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 AVY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AVY, 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 MK59 AVY registered?

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

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