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PN59 ZZD

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,558 mi
Last recorded49,558 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 ZZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 49,558 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 46,648 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 44,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 44,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 39,076 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 35,045 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 30,501 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 30,464 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 30,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 30,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 29,214 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,183 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 28,183 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,977 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 26,977 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,991 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres have visible cracks in tread area

Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 22,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 21,655 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 ZZD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZD, 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 ZZD registered?

PN59 ZZD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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