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PF59 NRZ

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

172,965 mi
Last recorded172,965 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 NRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 172,965 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 172,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING NEAR COOLANT BOTTLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 143,175 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 143,175 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 127,005 miles

surface corrosion to nearside rear outer brake piping

Fail 3 Apr 2023 127,004 miles

Fuel system component leaking no: 4 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion to nearside rear outer brake piping

Pass 11 Apr 2022 120,868 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 120,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 113,901 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 108,321 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,064 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 99,064 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,631 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 88,631 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,207 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,461 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 67,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,279 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 50,826 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,826 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,629 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 41,521 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 41,521 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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PF59 NRZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 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 PF59 NRZ, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PF59 NRZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2010.

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