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PJ13 LJZ

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,447 mi
Last recorded18,447 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 LJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 18,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 17,484 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 16,338 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 15,266 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 14,081 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 13,262 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 12,396 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 12,396 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 10,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ( in tread ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 9,144 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 9,144 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 7,808 miles

Both rear + nearside front original tyres have very light cracking starting between tread.

Pass 2 May 2017 7,797 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 5,885 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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PJ13 LJZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

PJ13 LJZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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