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AK13 ESU

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,390 mi
Last recorded67,390 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 ESU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 67,390 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 67,390 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 60,167 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 60,167 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 53,288 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 45,421 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 45,421 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 37,714 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 29,361 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 22,462 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 16,203 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2018 11,164 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 11,164 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 8,150 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket corroded and snapped but system still adequately supported at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2016 4,898 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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AK13 ESU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AK13 ESU, 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 AK13 ESU registered?

AK13 ESU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is AK13 ESU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 ESU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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