MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND REAR CLAMPS (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coolant leak TANK WAS EMPTY. ()
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BEARING STIFF. REPLACE ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 NSR/OSR BULB PEEL. REPLACE BULBS (4.4.3 (a))
Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 FRONT AND REAR CLAMPS (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BEARING STARTING TO SEIZE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 FRONT AND REAR CLAMPS (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CUTS INSIDE AND PERISHED. REPLACE ASAP. 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BEARING STARTING TO SEIZE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED. REPLACE ASAP. 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth REPLACE RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Central Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YD59 FWX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 YD59 FWX, 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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YD59 FWX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2009.
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