MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet release lever broken but bonnet can be opened
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()
Oil leak, but not excessive From lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front exhaust heat shields deteriorated but supported
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing. Dot 12/15
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. 195/55r16
Offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front exhaust heat shields deteriorated but supported
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing. Dot 12/15
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. 195/55r16
Offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak around sump area ()
bonnet release lever damaged ( half missing)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak around sump area ()
Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)
bonnet release lever damaged ( half missing)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EXTREME OUTER EDGE
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Turbo charger heat shield adrift and rattling.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Turbo charger heat shield adrift and rattling.
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VN09 BYC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VN09 BYC, 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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What year was VN09 BYC registered?
VN09 BYC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2009.
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