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PE62 VWS

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,837 mi
Last recorded134,837 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 VWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 134,837 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 134,834 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 114,657 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 114,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 85,771 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))

Pass 16 May 2022 69,455 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 69,455 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 57,359 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 57,358 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough top mounting (2.1.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top mounting (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,551 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 35,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 28,392 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 28,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 22,592 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 16,757 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 15,675 miles

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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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PE62 VWS is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PE62 VWS, 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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What year was PE62 VWS registered?

PE62 VWS is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2013.

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