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PJ13 CNY

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,012 mi
Last recorded79,012 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 CNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 79,012 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2024 67,346 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 67,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 59,996 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 59,996 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 52,704 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 50,633 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 47,374 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,655 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 38,486 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 31,795 miles

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

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 29 Aug 2017 31,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2016 23,098 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts in sidewall

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 CNY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PJ13 CNY, 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 PJ13 CNY registered?

PJ13 CNY is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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