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MJ13 KSZ

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,816 mi
Last recorded79,816 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 KSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 79,816 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 79,816 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 71,999 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 71,898 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure strap on box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 63,905 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2024 63,905 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2024 63,893 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front Bushes, Separating From Arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both Bushes Worn (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 56,240 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 56,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 53,308 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mid pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 53,308 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front mid pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 45,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 38,542 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 38,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 33,321 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective very rusty and corroded but does secure the system (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2019 33,321 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective very rusty and corroded but does secure the system (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 32,420 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 24,216 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,687 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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MJ13 KSZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MJ13 KSZ, 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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MJ13 KSZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 June 2013.

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