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YR59 RZV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,262 mi
Last recorded156,262 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 RZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 156,262 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake peddle spongy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 156,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake peddle spongy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front damage to outer sidewall sidewall soft

Pass 6 Nov 2019 150,213 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 139,374 miles

Offside Front tighten link bar

Pass 23 Oct 2017 129,083 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 125,063 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 101,181 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s front shocker slightly furm

Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,352 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 28,163 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YR59 RZV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YR59 RZV, 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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What year was YR59 RZV registered?

YR59 RZV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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