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PJ62 OZV

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,148 mi
Last recorded112,148 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 OZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 112,148 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 112,125 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint pinch bolt nut. (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside really poor (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 111,213 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 111,200 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 104,846 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 104,844 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 80,052 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 72,078 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 72,940 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,359 miles

brake pedal antislip rubber missing.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 55,760 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 49,542 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 42,407 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 42,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

child seat fitted

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 OZV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OZV, 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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PJ62 OZV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 February 2013.

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