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PJ59 ZGZ

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,802 mi
Last recorded122,802 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 ZGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 122,802 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and discoloured (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 122,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Dpf / Turbo heat shields loose and rattling,

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and discoloured (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 115,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 115,887 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 109,992 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 109,991 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 100,463 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 100,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,799 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 93,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,844 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 80,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 72,858 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,206 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,421 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 49,514 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 49,514 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 49,427 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 40,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,043 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,897 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 61,897 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 22,273 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 22,273 miles

front brake discs corroded

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 ZGZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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