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GB51 PAM

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,347 mi
Last recorded68,347 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB51 PAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 68,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 67,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 66,457 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 66,457 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 65,592 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 65,591 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 62,238 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 59,914 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 54,896 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 52,137 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 52,137 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear back box join leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 42,945 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 31,759 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 21,194 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 21,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 13,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

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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GB51 PAM is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 GB51 PAM, 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 GB51 PAM registered?

GB51 PAM is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2013.

Is GB51 PAM safe to buy?

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