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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear registration plate bulb not working
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification rubbing on body of vehicle (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear registration plate bulb not working
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs in poor condition
exhaust heat shield insecure
turbo heat shield insecure
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs worn to excess
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs worn to excess
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SG59 BDX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SG59 BDX, 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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SG59 BDX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2009.
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