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VA13 CVJ

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,688 mi
Last recorded92,688 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 CVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 92,688 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 90,131 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 84,341 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 84,341 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 78,365 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 72,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner face 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 66,648 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Weld split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2021 66,648 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Weld split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 61,887 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 61,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 58,385 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,672 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 40,140 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 28,982 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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VA13 CVJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VA13 CVJ, 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 VA13 CVJ registered?

VA13 CVJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2013.

Is VA13 CVJ safe to buy?

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