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CJ13 OCU

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,338 mi
Last recorded55,338 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ13 OCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 55,338 miles

Rear Axle brake drum back plates corrosion all over

Fail 20 Jul 2026 55,309 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle brake drum back plates corrosion all over

Pass 3 Jul 2025 51,470 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate

Pass 23 Jul 2024 48,209 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 48,184 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 43,926 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))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 43,926 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 38,312 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 38,312 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 32,317 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 28,175 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 21,445 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 14,551 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 14,301 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 13,427 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 10,329 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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CJ13 OCU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CJ13 OCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJ13 OCU registered?

CJ13 OCU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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