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AO62 XJW

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,282 mi
Last recorded103,282 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 XJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 103,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 95,554 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 95,545 miles

Emissions unable to be completed hole in silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 85,990 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 85,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,428 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 77,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,655 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 69,655 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 60,919 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 49,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 39,087 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 32,426 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 26,667 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 26,664 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 19,071 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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AO62 XJW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO62 XJW, 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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AO62 XJW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 January 2013.

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