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MT13 PYJ

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,221 mi
Last recorded99,221 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT13 PYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 99,221 miles

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

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

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

Front bonnet release handle is broken still able to open

Front noise from front suspension when jacked up and lock to lock is carried out

Front noise from wheels when on a lock and driven

Nearside Front side light unit is insecure

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

Rear under neath body of vehicle is corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2025 99,156 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front bonnet release handle is broken still able to open

Front noise from front suspension when jacked up and lock to lock is carried out

Front noise from wheels when on a lock and driven

Nearside Front side light unit is insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear under neath body of vehicle is corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 96,380 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 96,379 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 88,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 88,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 83,542 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face of front discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 83,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp is ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip split - boot loose on joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face of front discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 77,793 miles

Nearside headlamp top mounting bolt loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both front wishbones starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,279 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 68,279 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 62,852 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise exhaust exhaust hanger broken

Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,075 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 39,162 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,203 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 PYJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PYJ, 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 PYJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 July 2013.

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