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114,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner wing corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner wing corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FRONT BRAKE PIPE/HOSE CORRODING BOTH SIDES
FRONT SUSPENSION ARE BUSHES PERISHING SLIGHTLY
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT ROLLBAR LINK ROD BALL JOINT
FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODING
O/S HAND BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY
OIL LEAK ON ENGINE
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODING
O/S HAND BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY
OIL LEAK ON ENGINE
ONLY ONE REG LIGHT WORKING
FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODING
FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHING
O/S REAR TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE
FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODING
FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHING
O/S REAR TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH O/S AND N/S
Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAKING AT REAR JOINT (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating X2 (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH O/S AND N/S
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
OIL LEAK ON ENGINE
ONLY 1 REG LIGHT WORKING
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
REAR TAILGATE STRUTS VERY CORRODED
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW
N/S REAR TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE
REAR BRAKES ARE STICKING SLIGHTLY
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW
N/S REAR TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE
REAR BRAKES ARE STICKING SLIGHTLY
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT ROLL BAR / D-BUSH
BOTH FRONT & O/S REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT LINK ROD
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear silencer exhaust mount corroded
Wipers smearing slightly
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PY59 GZW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 PY59 GZW, 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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PY59 GZW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.
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