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MX63 TZJ

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,323 mi
Last recorded145,323 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX63 TZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 145,323 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 145,286 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust brackets backbox+front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dogbone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 140,680 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 137,009 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 136,998 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 133,555 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 133,541 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 128,799 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,374 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Dec 2020 120,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 96,428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,349 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 47,446 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 19,147 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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MX63 TZJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MX63 TZJ, 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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MX63 TZJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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