MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion started in various places
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc is rusty (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket is broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc is rusty (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust manifold heat shield is loose,turbo hose clip not attached
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
exhaust manifold heat shield is loose,turbo hose clip not attached
rear bumper slightly damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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VN09 BYJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 BYJ, 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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VN09 BYJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2009.
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