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AV13 JZA

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,472 mi
Last recorded44,472 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 JZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 44,472 miles

Coolant leak housing above gearbox ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 40,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 40,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 36,165 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Front section support's have rusted through and broken off ,now rattling and front section no support's. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Various items hanging from interior mirror. ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water inside , this will affect image and output . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 36,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No image . (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Bulb ! (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Front section support's have rusted through and broken off ,now rattling and front section no support's. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Various items hanging from interior mirror. ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water inside , this will affect image and output . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 31,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe /deteriorated /leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting bracket/corroded/partially broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 31,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe /deteriorated /leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting bracket/corroded/partially broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 28,288 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanger's on mirror . Jewelry items ! ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear mounting bush perished splits. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear mounting bush perished splits. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall many cracks/splits , looks weak ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 28,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Could be dislodged ? code blue/white. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanger's on mirror . Jewelry items ! ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear mounting bush perished splits. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear mounting bush perished splits. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall many cracks/splits , looks weak ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 23,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 21,145 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 18,715 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 16,085 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,900 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 13,900 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 11,824 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 11,824 miles

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

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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AV13 JZA is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV13 JZA, 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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What year was AV13 JZA registered?

AV13 JZA is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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