MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Flexible brake hose missing, replaced with rigid brake pipe
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top bush/mount excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc inner surface excessively scored/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad worn below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad worn to back plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Flexible brake hose missing, replaced with rigid brake pipe
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Unable to assess condition of rear wheel bearing due to condition of brake
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on inner edge also perishing/cracking, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joints excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault drivers airbag warning lamp stays on indicating fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel injector seal leaking
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing stiff
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on inner edge also perishing/cracking, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s/f foglamp not working
surface rust underside
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s/f foglamp not working
surface rust underside
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine mounting worn
o/s/r brake hose replaced by metal pipe, no affect to braking system
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fowling coil spring (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine mounting worn
o/s/r brake hose replaced by metal pipe, no affect to braking system
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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YKZ 1715 is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 YKZ 1715, 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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YKZ 1715 is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2009.
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