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VE13 JZA

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,918 mi
Last recorded81,918 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 JZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 81,918 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,688 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 78,682 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 76,381 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 73,277 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 70,216 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 70,216 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 67,847 miles

Age related cracking to both rear tyres

o/s/f tyre worn and has cuts to sidewall of tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2020 66,054 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,101 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears - Corroded & Scored On Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads - Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 62,101 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears - Corroded & Scored On Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads - Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split & Smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 58,166 miles

Unable to inspect rear seats or safety belts

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,190 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,867 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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VE13 JZA is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VE13 JZA, 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 VE13 JZA registered?

VE13 JZA is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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