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EJ13 ATO

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,278 mi
Last recorded82,278 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 ATO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 82,278 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 82,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2024 68,833 miles

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

exhaust rusty and worn

Fail 14 Jun 2024 68,830 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty and worn

Pass 26 Jun 2023 61,811 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Jun 2022 54,278 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 54,277 miles

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

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

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Jun 2021 46,756 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 46,756 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box broken off (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 43,955 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 43,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 37,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 37,927 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front & Rear Exhaust Hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 29,669 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 20,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 12,734 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 12,569 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Fail 31 May 2016 12,568 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut in sidewall

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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EJ13 ATO is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EJ13 ATO, 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 EJ13 ATO registered?

EJ13 ATO is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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