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WG62 XWJ

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,995 mi
Last recorded73,995 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 XWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 73,995 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens defective

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 73,943 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens defective

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 68,928 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 68,928 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens holed repaired with lens tape (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 64,761 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 64,493 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2022 64,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2021 59,301 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 59,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 57,805 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 57,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 49,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 49,660 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 40,087 miles

Central Rear Exhaust bracket before back box snapped but exhaust supported

Fail 23 Oct 2017 40,087 miles

Central Rear Exhaust bracket before back box snapped but exhaust supported

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 33,809 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 33,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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WG62 XWJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WG62 XWJ, 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 WG62 XWJ registered?

WG62 XWJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2013.

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