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VX13 TZA

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,717 mi
Last recorded72,717 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX13 TZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 72,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 70,013 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 66,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 66,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 61,709 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 56,708 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc faces corroding ... advise monitor / replace soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking close to chords ... advise replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

different profile sized tyres front to rear ... in matching pairs ...acceptable

Fail 7 Apr 2022 56,708 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear mountings weakened or broken off ... system is barely supported (at previously repaired mounting points) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc faces corroding ... advise monitor / replace soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking close to chords ... advise replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

different profile sized tyres front to rear ... in matching pairs ...acceptable

Pass 7 Apr 2021 52,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 49,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,147 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,054 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

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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VX13 TZA is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VX13 TZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX13 TZA registered?

VX13 TZA is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is VX13 TZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX13 TZA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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