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141,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
General corrosion on underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
General corrosion on underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint boot perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower gaiters split (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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WV59 BYW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WV59 BYW, 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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WV59 BYW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.
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