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PJ59 HNM

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,765 mi
Last recorded93,765 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 HNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 93,765 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

this vehicle has an outstanding recall. contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Fail 3 Jun 2026 93,761 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

this vehicle has an outstanding recall. contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 4 Jun 2025 81,773 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 81,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 70,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 61,295 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 61,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,023 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamping bracket adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 51,724 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre repair stitched no longer British Standard repair

Fail 29 May 2021 51,724 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre repair stitched no longer British Standard repair

Pass 8 Jun 2020 47,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 40,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre tread to wall starting to split

Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,481 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 37,481 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,425 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,020 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,042 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 29,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 20,725 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 20,725 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 19,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre has been run flat and sidewall has been weakend.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 19,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre has been run flat and sidewall has been weakend.

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 HNM is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PJ59 HNM, 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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What year was PJ59 HNM registered?

PJ59 HNM is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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