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BN59 PZP

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

65,150 mi
Last recorded65,150 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 PZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 65,150 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective partly split (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded os front and both rear ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces partly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake slightly lazy. Readings 130/160 KgF

Rear shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 27 Jun 2024 63,581 miles

Coil spring corroded OS front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective partly split (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres uneven wear

Parking Brake efficiency only just passed at 17% *

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS PITTED * (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Fail 26 Jun 2024 63,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords visible within cut / damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded OS front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective partly split (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres uneven wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm places + MRF 2018 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake efficiency only just passed at 17% *

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS PITTED * (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 3 Jul 2023 62,404 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 62,293 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 58,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 58,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2021 53,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 48,124 miles

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 24 May 2019 40,800 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 35,916 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 32,058 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 32,057 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,222 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 35,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 22,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished,recommend changing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished,recommend changing

Fail 19 Sep 2013 18,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,200 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 14,186 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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BN59 PZP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BN59 PZP, 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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BN59 PZP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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