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BJ13 THZ

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,893 mi
Last recorded119,893 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 THZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 119,893 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 119,871 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 104,954 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 104,940 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 89,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 75,348 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 75,348 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 62,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 51,983 miles

Manufacturers engine, body and sill covers fitted restricting full inspection of some components .

Pass 14 Jul 2020 43,116 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 34,466 miles

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 18 Jun 2018 27,432 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 27,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 18,515 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,378 miles

Undertray fitted

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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BJ13 THZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BJ13 THZ, 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 BJ13 THZ registered?

BJ13 THZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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