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AK13 ZXD

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,469 mi
Last recorded91,469 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 ZXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 91,469 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 91,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,086 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 84,085 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 76,855 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 76,832 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 70,168 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 66,446 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 62,794 miles

Front Windscreen has stone chip in zone 'B'

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 May 2019 56,604 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 56,604 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 52,166 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 corroded away and adrift from exhaust, 1 corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 46,742 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 28 May 2016 39,389 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 ZXD is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol 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 AK13 ZXD, 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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AK13 ZXD is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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