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AK13 ZXJ

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,157 mi
Last recorded84,157 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 ZXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 84,157 miles

Offside Front condensation on lens

Pass 2 Dec 2024 81,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 81,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 76,646 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 76,646 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to legal limit of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 60,037 miles

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 54,148 miles

1 of 2 rear exhaust silencer metal brackets broken so no longer providing support to system

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm to 3mm (0.9mm to 1.4mm usable tread) SIZE: 185/65R15T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 3mm (0.4mm to 1.4mm usable tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 46,412 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 39,650 miles

Front Brake discs worn but not considered excessive

Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,581 miles

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade smearing advise replacement

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

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

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Rear exhaust mounting bracket is broken

Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,462 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

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

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Rear exhaust mounting braket broken

Unable to give full inspection to front brake pads

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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AK13 ZXJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AK13 ZXJ, 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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AK13 ZXJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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