MOT Status
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89,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both number plates marked
both rear brake hose ferrules corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
engine auxiliary belt perished
engine leaking oil
n/s front lower suspension bush splitting
n/s front tyre worn on inside
n/s outer sill corroded and weak
n/s rear tyre just at legal limit
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both number plates marked
both rear brake hose ferrules corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
engine auxiliary belt perished
engine leaking oil
n/s front lower suspension bush splitting
n/s front tyre worn on inside
n/s outer sill corroded and weak
n/s rear tyre just at legal limit
both rear brake hose ferrules corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
front brake discs corroded
n/s outer cv boot leaking
sign of engine oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
both rear brake hose ferrules corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
front brake discs corroded
n/s outer cv boot leaking
o/s rear suspension creaking
sign of engine oil leak
both rear coil springs corroded
front brake discs corroded
o/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
sign of diesel leak under bonnet
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
sign of diesel leak under bonnet
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust system deteriorated
front brake discs corroded
o/s rear brake slightly binding
sign of fuel leak from under bonnet
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s rear brake slightly binding
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs corroded
front brake discs corroded
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs corroded
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YR09 VFW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 YR09 VFW, 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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YR09 VFW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.
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