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PJ62 BZL

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,284 mi
Last recorded60,284 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 BZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 60,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 54,207 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 54,205 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 48,428 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 48,427 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 44,908 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 40,976 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 36,881 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 33,371 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 33,370 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 29,391 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 24,565 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 24,564 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 19,670 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 19,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 14,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked on tread

Nearside Front wishbone bush cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on tread

Offside Front Tyre cracked on tread

Offside Front wishbone bush cracked

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on tread

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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PJ62 BZL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ62 BZL, 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 PJ62 BZL registered?

PJ62 BZL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2013.

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