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VJZ 2659

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,199 mi
Last recorded132,199 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 2659
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 132,199 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 132,199 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 123,243 miles

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

Rear rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 110,421 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 110,420 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 94,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 78,014 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 7 Jan 2021 78,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 65,756 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 65,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 47,018 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 47,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 24,768 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Dec 2017 24,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Nov 2016 7,001 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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VJZ 2659 is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VJZ 2659, 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 2659 registered?

VJZ 2659 is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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