2013 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · PJ62 TLV
2013 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 89,968 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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PJ62 TLV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 29/03/2023
- 89,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ62 TLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen C3 (PJ62 TLV) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
PJ62 TLV Mileage History
- 07/03/202286,834 mi
- 11/03/202286,836 mi+2 mi
- 29/03/202389,968 mi+3,132 mi
Average of roughly 2,961 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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