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AY13 GZV

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,225 mi
Last recorded68,225 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 GZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 68,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 68,225 miles

Front 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 worn on inner edge (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 worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 65,707 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 65,707 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,550 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 61,693 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 61,693 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Has High Travel

Pass 28 Mar 2022 59,677 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 59,677 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 57,287 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 57,287 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 55,267 miles

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre cracking and perished

Pass 25 Mar 2019 51,284 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,693 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,886 miles

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,633 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,404 miles

Exhaust system rear silencer has a partially broken support bracket

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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AY13 GZV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY13 GZV, 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 AY13 GZV registered?

AY13 GZV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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