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PJZ 8650

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,602 mi
Last recorded84,602 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 8650
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 84,602 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 84,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 82,629 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 80,829 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 80,036 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both noisy when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2023 79,239 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Top mount noisy

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 79,239 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Top mount noisy

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 78,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,170 miles

Nearside Front shocker top bearing noisey

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

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

exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 18 Mar 2021 71,170 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shocker top bearing noisey

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

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

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,752 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear cracking on walls

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 65,748 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear cracking on walls

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,328 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 53,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 44,524 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2018 44,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,026 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,011 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,388 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,884 miles

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

tyres slightly cracked on tread

Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 27,182 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 8650 is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 8650, 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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PJZ 8650 is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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