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AJ62 VBP

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,441 mi
Last recorded142,441 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 VBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 142,441 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 142,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 137,397 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 137,385 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to fuel leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 125,804 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 125,804 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 118,809 miles

Front wishbone bushes starting to unbond

Fail 19 May 2023 118,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front wishbone bushes starting to unbond

Pass 23 May 2022 108,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft boot starting to leak grease

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside wiper worn

Rear Handbrake has slight travel but meets performance test requirements

Fail 20 May 2022 108,493 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft boot starting to leak grease

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside wiper worn

Rear Handbrake has slight travel but meets performance test requirements

Pass 26 May 2021 101,058 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 101,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 94,591 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 93,968 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 93,968 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 87,174 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 87,174 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,893 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 73,277 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,483 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2016 67,482 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

front brake discs rusty

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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AJ62 VBP is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,161 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 AJ62 VBP, 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 13 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ62 VBP is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2013.

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