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EXZ 1284

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,915 mi
Last recorded107,915 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXZ 1284
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 107,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone cradle

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure @ rear

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Tread depth and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 107,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone cradle

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure @ rear

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Tread depth and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 101,726 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 109,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 96,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 88,300 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,383 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 77,383 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 65,341 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 65,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 53,372 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 53,372 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 49,986 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,675 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2019 44,537 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,897 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 37,897 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 31,396 miles

Nearside Front SMALL CUT IN SIDE WALL NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO SHOW CORDS

Rear SLIGHT AGE RELATED CRACKING TO REAR TYRES

Fail 14 Mar 2017 31,396 miles

Nearside Front SMALL CUT IN SIDE WALL NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO SHOW CORDS

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear SLIGHT AGE RELATED CRACKING TO REAR TYRES

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,501 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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EXZ 1284 is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EXZ 1284, 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 EXZ 1284 registered?

EXZ 1284 is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 February 2013.

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