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PJZ 9043

2010 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,086 mi
Last recorded147,086 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 9043
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 147,086 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 141,794 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also os sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 141,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also os sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 135,512 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jun 2024 135,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 May 2024 135,455 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 130,936 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT NO PLATE. (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 130,919 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing N/S FRONT POSITION LAMP INOPERATIVE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT NO PLATE. (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 123,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 123,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 112,615 miles

Front a r b links worn

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 112,613 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front a r b links worn

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

n/s daytime light not working

Pass 24 Oct 2019 94,995 miles

both outer track-rod ends worn very close to excess (offside to limit)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread & cut in tread close to excess

Fail 24 Oct 2019 94,995 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both outer track-rod ends worn very close to excess (offside to limit)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread & cut in tread close to excess

Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,499 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 73,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 63,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 55,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both on inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

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 9043 is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PJZ 9043, 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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PJZ 9043 is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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