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MT13 OJJ

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,796 mi
Last recorded87,796 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT13 OJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 87,796 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 87,795 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 87,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective FRONT BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed DRIVER SEAT BELT (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 87,255 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 84,794 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 84,794 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 80,780 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,708 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 69,128 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

wipers smearing

Fail 30 Oct 2021 69,128 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,186 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 56,499 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 56,462 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,665 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,663 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,576 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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MT13 OJJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc 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 MT13 OJJ, 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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MT13 OJJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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