2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · PF13 TZC
2013 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 75,035 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF13 TZC Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 75,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF13 TZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen C3 (PF13 TZC) between July 2016 and January 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
PF13 TZC Mileage History
- 26/07/201624,971 mi
- 25/07/201732,840 mi+7,869 mi
- 21/07/201840,055 mi+7,215 mi
- 23/07/201947,849 mi+7,794 mi
- 22/01/202154,499 mi+6,650 mi
- 27/01/202259,187 mi+4,688 mi
- 10/01/202365,247 mi+6,060 mi
- 23/01/202471,593 mi+6,346 mi
- 15/01/202573,476 mi+1,883 mi
- 16/01/202573,476 mi
- 26/01/202675,035 mi+1,559 mi
- 26/01/202675,035 mi
Average of roughly 5,268 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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