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AP13 MVW

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,722 mi
Last recorded99,722 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 MVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 99,722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 91,837 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Knocking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 84,145 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 75,228 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 67,051 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 60,089 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 60,089 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on an edge/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 46,069 miles

N/SR tyre wearing uneven and low on outer edge

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 4 Jun 2019 45,885 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16-91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

N/SR tyre wearing uneven and low on outer edge

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

Pass 24 May 2018 30,342 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 24 May 2018 30,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 13,621 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 6,088 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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AP13 MVW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP13 MVW, 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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AP13 MVW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2013.

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