2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · PJ13 ETY
2013 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 84,561 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ13 ETY Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 84,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ13 ETY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen C3 (PJ13 ETY) between June 2016 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 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 (24 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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.
PJ13 ETY Mileage History
- 29/06/201622,859 mi
- 11/07/201730,581 mi+7,722 mi
- 25/07/201838,934 mi+8,353 mi
- 22/07/201945,445 mi+6,511 mi
- 15/07/202051,118 mi+5,673 mi
- 06/07/202157,373 mi+6,255 mi
- 11/07/202262,623 mi+5,250 mi
- 11/07/202262,623 mi
- 25/07/202368,211 mi+5,588 mi
- 15/07/202474,716 mi+6,505 mi
- 07/07/202580,203 mi+5,487 mi
- 06/07/202684,561 mi+4,358 mi
- 06/07/202684,561 mi
Average of roughly 6,159 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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