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ADV 408X

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,349 mi
Last recorded70,349 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 408X
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 70,349 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 67,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 67,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 64,332 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 60,296 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 60,290 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 57,885 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 57,871 miles

Exhaust system insecure All brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,554 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 56,554 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 53,803 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,712 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 38,481 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,953 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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ADV 408X is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ADV 408X, 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 ADV 408X registered?

ADV 408X is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2013.

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