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PJ05 PAT

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,844 mi
Last recorded61,844 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 PAT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 61,844 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and weak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Booth front tyres wearing worn on the edges of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 56,849 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 56,849 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 45,909 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 40,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 40,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 38,166 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 38,166 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 34,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 26,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 21,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,008 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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PJ05 PAT is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ05 PAT, 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 PJ05 PAT registered?

PJ05 PAT is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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The MOT history for PJ05 PAT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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