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WA13 PHJ

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,217 mi
Last recorded41,217 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA13 PHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 41,217 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 41,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 37,536 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 37,536 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 34,171 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 31,614 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 31,614 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 29,480 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 27,446 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 27,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure [wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the edges and starting to perish

Pass 26 Feb 2020 26,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged [wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 22,833 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 18,985 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 14,916 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 11,058 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 10,945 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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WA13 PHJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA13 PHJ, 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 WA13 PHJ registered?

WA13 PHJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is WA13 PHJ safe to buy?

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