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VU63 DFJ

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,730 mi
Last recorded111,730 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 DFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 111,730 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 108,020 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 101,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 101,653 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 74,431 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,658 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 65,889 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 65,889 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 65,888 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 54,236 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 45,429 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 45,429 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,090 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished in tread.

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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VU63 DFJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VU63 DFJ, 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 VU63 DFJ registered?

VU63 DFJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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