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J13 DFB

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,289 mi
Last recorded58,289 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 DFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 58,289 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 58,287 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 53,833 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 50,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 45,078 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 40,935 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 34,175 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 34,175 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 26,446 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 17,677 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 10,402 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 10,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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J13 DFB is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J13 DFB, 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 J13 DFB registered?

J13 DFB is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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