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PJ59 ZGR

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,478 mi
Last recorded127,478 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 ZGR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 127,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 127,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 123,475 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 123,475 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 119,613 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 115,242 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 110,248 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 106,216 miles

Fuel additive pipe detached/fractured.

Fail 24 Nov 2020 106,214 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel additive pipe detached/fractured.

clutch slave cylinder leaking continuously

Pass 25 Nov 2019 102,330 miles

Fuel addative pipe detached & tank loose ..

Fail 22 Nov 2019 102,323 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel addative pipe detached & tank loose ..

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 96,514 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 96,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 89,326 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 89,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 80,776 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 80,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 62,605 miles

1.OSF and OSR brakes binding slightly. 2.Corrosion to OSR brake disc.

Fail 12 Dec 2014 62,605 miles

1.OSF and OSR brakes binding slightly. 2.Corrosion to OSR brake disc.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,649 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 41,210 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 ZGR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PJ59 ZGR, 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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PJ59 ZGR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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