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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlamps need cleaning or replacing (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 areas at front flex and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlamps need cleaning or replacing (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Light unit damaged (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed check strap faulty door wont fully open (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer sill weak in centre
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear offside and nearside bump stops missing
Brake performance unable to be tested tyres dangerous condition (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed oil level low (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer sill weak in centre
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear offside and nearside bump stops missing
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side on rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
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 Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And cracking 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil level is low
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side on rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side on front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near front flaxy pipe miner leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both of rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near flex section (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near flex section (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner disc only a small contact area rest of disc thick with rust, other side mostly rusty, o/s disc rusty as well (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake efficiency uneven on front just passed. (1.2.1 (c))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
front discs surface rusted on inner edge
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SL59 OTJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 SL59 OTJ, 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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SL59 OTJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 October 2009.
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