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HJ13 PWL

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,532 mi
Last recorded105,532 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 PWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 105,532 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface rust on some components under the vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2024 105,016 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 105,016 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 104,757 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 104,523 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,301 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 103,368 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 103,368 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 103,342 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine condition and excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 81,434 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,403 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 71,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 55,086 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 55,086 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount corroded (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 40,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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HJ13 PWL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc 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 HJ13 PWL, 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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HJ13 PWL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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