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A1 URU

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,850 mi
Last recorded52,850 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 URU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 52,850 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 52,850 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 49,814 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 46,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 38,863 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 37,534 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 37,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 35,474 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 35,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level on min

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 31,836 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 31,835 miles

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

nsf tyre worn inner edge 195/55/16

Pass 4 May 2018 28,978 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 25,338 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 20,032 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 19,942 miles

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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A1 URU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A1 URU, 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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What year was A1 URU registered?

A1 URU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is A1 URU safe to buy?

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