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EJ13 ZKS

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,990 mi
Last recorded58,990 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 ZKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 58,990 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 58,973 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 56,321 miles

this vehicle has an outstanding recall . contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Fail 12 Aug 2025 56,295 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 3.09 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

this vehicle has an outstanding recall . contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 29 Jul 2024 54,714 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd rear hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 46,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn - 205/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn - 205/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 36,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 29,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 27,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 26,971 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 25,313 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 25,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2017 21,863 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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EJ13 ZKS is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

EJ13 ZKS is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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