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M13 MSJ

2017 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

30,958 mi
Last recorded30,958 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 MSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 30,958 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 30,463 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 96,973 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 96,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 27,464 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 90,771 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 23,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 86,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 86,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 19,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 82,212 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 82,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 15,723 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 75,556 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 12,147 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,945 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 67,945 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 16 Aug 2019 61,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,883 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 52,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 43,826 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 33,663 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 33,589 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,113 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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M13 MSJ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2017 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 36,600 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 M13 MSJ, 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 9 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M13 MSJ registered?

M13 MSJ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 June 2017.

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