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PJ59 HNL

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,247 mi
Last recorded101,247 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 HNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 101,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,821 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 95,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Heat Shield insecure

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded also slightly damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Slight marks on windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2022 95,344 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Heat Shield insecure

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded also slightly damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Slight marks on windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 79,520 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 71,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 71,924 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 64,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 64,523 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket partly broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,528 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 54,527 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,518 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 41,302 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 29,305 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2013 24,430 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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PJ59 HNL is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PJ59 HNL, 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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PJ59 HNL is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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