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GJ13 TLZ

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,577 mi
Last recorded124,577 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 TLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 124,577 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 124,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 120,250 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear uneven wear on inner tread

Fail 25 Jun 2025 120,250 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear uneven wear on inner tread

Pass 20 Jun 2024 111,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 104,554 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 93,241 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,651 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 75,535 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 51,168 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))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 51,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,171 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,280 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 30,280 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 TLZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TLZ, 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 GJ13 TLZ registered?

GJ13 TLZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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