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123,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Spring top mount noisy.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Spring top mount noisy.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front coil spring touches inner wing when suspension hanging
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust centrepipe damaged
rear wiper rubber split
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front coil spring touches inner wing when suspension hanging
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust centrepipe damaged
rear wiper rubber split
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /getting perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 x exhaust mounting brackets rotted and temporarily repaired
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both getting rusted (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very rusted (3.5.1i)
both rear brakes sticking slightly
Offside Front wiper rubber starting to split
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both getting rusty (3.5.1i)
exhaust centre mounting bracket temporarily repaired
rear brakes sticking slightly
exhaust mounts in poor condition
rear brake discs corroded
front exhaust mount in poor condition
front brake discs wearing thin
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN09 ZWM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 ZWM, 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 ZWM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2009.
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