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VJZ 2890

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,486 mi
Last recorded50,486 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 2890
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 50,486 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and sill covers fitted and wet test rain

Pass 5 Dec 2024 48,387 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake 16%

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2024 48,387 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake 16%

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2023 46,449 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 44,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 44,592 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 41,974 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 40,120 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 38,428 miles

Condensation in O/S/R lamp

Front exhaust bracket corroded and only half holding exhaust system up

Front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Jan 2019 28,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 18,951 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 18,951 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 8,902 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 2890 is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 2890, 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 2890 registered?

VJZ 2890 is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2013.

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