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PJ13 ADV

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,192 mi
Last recorded101,192 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 ADV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 101,192 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 94,953 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has two chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 94,953 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting bracket has fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has two chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 86,635 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 79,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb has faded. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb has faded. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has some small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 79,704 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Catch had debris in it preventing it working. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb has faded. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb has faded. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has some small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 75,245 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 75,219 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 44,711 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,279 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 42,713 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,041 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 41,023 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone + sat nav holders removed (8.3.1e)

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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PJ13 ADV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PJ13 ADV, 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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PJ13 ADV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2013.

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