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GJ13 MOU

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,320 mi
Last recorded48,320 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 MOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 48,320 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2026 48,320 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 42,133 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 36,564 miles

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

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 31,657 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 27,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perish/cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished/cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 27,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perish/cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished/cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 22,968 miles

tyres cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2021 22,966 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

exhaust flexi leaking

exhaust hanger broken before back box

tyres cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2020 20,018 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 20,018 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 18,433 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 17,148 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 15,546 miles

Front Wiper blades starting to smear replace soon

Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,002 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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GJ13 MOU 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 68.8%.

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 GJ13 MOU, 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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GJ13 MOU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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