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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front coil spring slightly fouling body when on full lock
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front coil spring slightly fouling body when on full lock
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs new clip fitting (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill to seat belt mounting and seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
power steering noise
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing
Wet weather/vehicle test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front coil springs are touching the inner arch with wheels raised
rear exhaust section corroded (outer skin )
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front coil springs are touching the inner arch with wheels raised
rear exhaust section corroded (outer skin )
both rear tyres are starting to perish
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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YD09 YVC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 YD09 YVC, 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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YD09 YVC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2009.
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