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VJZ 1149

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,006 mi
Last recorded82,006 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 1149
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 82,006 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 77,808 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 77,808 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 72,824 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 68,783 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 23 Aug 2023 68,781 miles

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

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 5 Aug 2022 63,926 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,789 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,132 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, 185.65.15 88T, Michlin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 52,656 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 38,895 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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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VJZ 1149 is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VJZ 1149, 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 VJZ 1149 registered?

VJZ 1149 is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 August 2013.

Is VJZ 1149 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJZ 1149 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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