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SJ13 HZS

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,308 mi
Last recorded73,308 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 HZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 73,308 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing noisy

Fail 12 Jan 2026 73,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing noisy

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 68,522 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 67,516 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 58,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 48,304 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,494 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 39,492 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,776 miles

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

nearside rear tire has heavy sidewall crack

Fail 14 Oct 2020 35,776 miles

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

nearside rear tire has heavy sidewall crack

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 May 2019 26,559 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,546 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 24,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 20,294 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 20,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 16,129 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 14,812 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 14,812 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SJ13 HZS is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SJ13 HZS, 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 SJ13 HZS registered?

SJ13 HZS is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 April 2013.

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