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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and o/s/r
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides, outer cv boot clips deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front both upper strut mounts deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill hole by corrosion, marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill hole by corrosion, marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and o/s/r
Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides, outer cv boot clips deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front both upper strut mounts deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper strut mounting areas corroded
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper strut mounting areas corroded
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top inner wing corroded to excess at top bearing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective front hanger deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective front hanger deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
bonnet difficult to open
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
bonnet difficult to open
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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R31 RCM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 R31 RCM, 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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R31 RCM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.
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