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PJ13 VGE

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,395 mi
Last recorded142,395 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 VGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 142,395 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 142,395 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 133,845 miles

corrosion on rear axle, rear chassis legs

minor chafing on o/s/f abs wire - routed wrong side of drop link

Fail 20 Sep 2024 133,845 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16v xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on rear axle, rear chassis legs

heavy wear on front discs

minor chafing on o/s/f abs wire - routed wrong side of drop link

Pass 19 Sep 2023 123,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 120,562 miles

Engine Cover fitted.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 107,781 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 101,237 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 94,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 78,437 miles

n/s rear exhaust support bracket missing

Pass 5 May 2017 65,868 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 14 May 2016 53,680 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 VGE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

PJ13 VGE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2013.

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