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WJ63 OVU

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,387 mi
Last recorded121,387 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ63 OVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 121,387 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need changing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 106,147 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 106,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 92,251 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 92,251 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 86,975 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 86,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 82,597 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 82,597 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 79,545 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,430 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective recommend repair by welding (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres are standard load type,Original fitment would have been extra load type

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,433 miles

both rear tyres wearing lumpy,Recommend renewal.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,358 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,171 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 26,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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WJ63 OVU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ63 OVU, 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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WJ63 OVU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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