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PN59 ZWR

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,068 mi
Last recorded50,068 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 ZWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 50,068 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 50,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 43,994 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 43,994 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 38,318 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 32,723 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 32,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Rectified PRS (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 27,311 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

age related cracking and perishing to nearside rear tyre

corrosion to exhaust system

cracking and splitting to offside front tyre outer sidewall

slight play in nearside front stabiliser linkage

wear to front brake discs

Fail 25 Apr 2022 27,311 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

age related cracking and perishing to nearside rear tyre

corrosion to exhaust system

cracking and splitting to offside front tyre outer sidewall

slight play in nearside front stabiliser linkage

wear to front brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2019 25,921 miles

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

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

carried out test in wet conditions

wear to front brake discs

Fail 14 Aug 2019 25,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

carried out test in wet conditions

wear to front brake discs

Pass 31 Aug 2018 25,251 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 18,470 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,222 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 11,319 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 5,497 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 5,316 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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PN59 ZWR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PN59 ZWR, 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 PN59 ZWR registered?

PN59 ZWR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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