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PE59 PZG

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,354 mi
Last recorded69,354 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 PZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 69,354 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 68,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 66,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 64,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 62,083 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,324 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

rear view mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2021 59,322 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt slightly perished

engine coolant level low

engine oil level low

rear view mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,474 miles

slight condensation in nearside and offside side repeater lenses

Fail 27 Feb 2020 58,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight condensation in nearside and offside side repeater lenses

Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,605 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 56,602 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,226 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 54,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,787 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 51,046 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

coolant level low

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm & worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Jan 2017 51,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

coolant level low

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm & worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 41,635 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2016 41,635 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 27,530 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside rear tyre perished & cracked

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 27,530 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished & cracked

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 21,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,233 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

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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PE59 PZG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PE59 PZG, 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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PE59 PZG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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