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PE59 PZN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,741 mi
Last recorded97,741 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 PZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 97,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing on coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips one o/s one n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 97,678 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing on coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips one o/s one n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 93,249 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 93,249 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 88,077 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 88,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spare fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 84,351 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 81,768 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 81,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 76,841 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 70,645 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,257 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 63,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam BULB FITTED (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,545 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,843 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,882 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 28,839 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,117 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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PE59 PZN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 PE59 PZN, 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 PE59 PZN registered?

PE59 PZN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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