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PY59 GZW

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,851 mi
Last recorded114,851 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 GZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 114,851 miles

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

Nearside Inner wing corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 114,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner wing corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 108,009 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 107,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,640 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPE/HOSE CORRODING BOTH SIDES

FRONT SUSPENSION ARE BUSHES PERISHING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT ROLLBAR LINK ROD BALL JOINT

Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,333 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODING

O/S HAND BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 18 Oct 2022 90,333 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODING

O/S HAND BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

ONLY ONE REG LIGHT WORKING

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,376 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODING

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHING

O/S REAR TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 15 Nov 2021 85,376 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODING

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHING

O/S REAR TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 79,882 miles

FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH O/S AND N/S

Fail 13 Nov 2020 79,882 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAKING AT REAR JOINT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating X2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH O/S AND N/S

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

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

ONLY 1 REG LIGHT WORKING

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

REAR TAILGATE STRUTS VERY CORRODED

Pass 16 Oct 2019 71,998 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

REAR BRAKES ARE STICKING SLIGHTLY

Fail 14 Oct 2019 71,998 miles

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

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

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

REAR BRAKES ARE STICKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 12 Oct 2018 62,986 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT ROLL BAR / D-BUSH

Pass 25 Oct 2017 54,951 miles

BOTH FRONT & O/S REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT LINK ROD

Pass 11 Nov 2016 47,162 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 47,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 40,488 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,213 miles

rear silencer exhaust mount corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 28,863 miles

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2012 21,295 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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PY59 GZW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PY59 GZW, 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 PY59 GZW registered?

PY59 GZW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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