MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Both front coil spring touching arches
Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Both front coil spring touching arches
Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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))
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))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system badly corroded has minor leaks and few brackets broken off
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system badly corroded has minor leaks and few brackets broken off
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)
Front Valve stem seriously damaged N/S and O/S (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged N/S and O/S (4.1.D.1e)
Tyres badly cracked and perished all round
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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OE09 LYW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 OE09 LYW, 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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OE09 LYW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2009.
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