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W18 JAG

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,232 mi
Last recorded119,232 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 JAG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 119,232 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 113,164 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 105,749 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 105,749 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 101,860 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 97,031 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 5 Aug 2022 97,031 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 90,868 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 83,970 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,106 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 77,105 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Both front brake discs excessively worn/lipped.

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still deemed secure.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,618 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 21 Aug 2018 67,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front pads getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,157 miles

undershields fitted obscuring view to the engine components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,928 miles

Front discs lipped

Front tyres wearing low.

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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W18 JAG is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W18 JAG, 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 W18 JAG registered?

W18 JAG is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 October 2013.

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