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2013 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · PJ13 ACU

PJ13 ACU

2013 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2013. Recorded mileage 78,473 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
CITROEN C3
Year / Origin
2013 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
78,473 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
1398cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness based on a consistently clean MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 22 August 2025 at 78,473 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This trend of clean passes across the last five annual tests indicates that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a high standard and that the car does not currently suffer from significant mechanical failures or structural corrosion. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use profile, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between September 2021 at 75,696 miles and August 2025 at 78,473 miles, the car covered only 2,777 miles over a four-year period. This low accumulation suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components compared to average-mileage vehicles. However, long periods of standing can sometimes lead to internal fluid degradation or the aging of rubber components, which remains independent of the low mileage. While the digital record shows no recorded faults, a buyer-person physical inspection should focus on components prone to age-related degradation rather than mileage-based wear. Check the suspension bushes for signs of cracking and the coil springs for surface rust, as these can become brittle over thirteen years. Given the low annual mileage, also verify the brake calipers for seizing or pitting, which often occurs when vehicles are driven infrequently. Inspect the underside for any early signs of structural salt corrosion to ensure the chassis integrity remains as sound as the MOT results suggest.
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PJ13 ACU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
  • 78,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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PJ13 ACU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen C3 (PJ13 ACU) between September 2021 and August 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

PJ13 ACU Mileage History

  1. 28/09/202175,696 mi
  2. 22/08/202276,689 mi+993 mi
  3. 22/08/202377,349 mi+660 mi
  4. 29/08/202478,000 mi+651 mi
  5. 22/08/202578,473 mi+473 mi

Average of roughly 712 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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