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PJZ 1004

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,496 mi
Last recorded118,496 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 1004
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 118,496 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres perishing

Fail 14 Aug 2023 118,482 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2022 116,410 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 116,408 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 107,805 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 107,805 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 99,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in base of tread. 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in base of tread. 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,291 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,892 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 80,892 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,648 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 53,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust front bracket bottom weld adrift

exhaust rear strap corroded

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,183 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 41,183 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 30,446 miles

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

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

corrosion started rear box mounting strap

exhaust front mount bottom weld broken

Pass 9 Aug 2013 19,780 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 19,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 10,566 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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PJZ 1004 is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJZ 1004, 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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What year was PJZ 1004 registered?

PJZ 1004 is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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