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AY13 HCX

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,659 mi
Last recorded78,659 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 HCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 78,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,205 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 75,205 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 70,390 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 63,858 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 58,013 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 49,553 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 42,981 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,920 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 30,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhust support bracket corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AY13 HCX is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AY13 HCX, 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 AY13 HCX registered?

AY13 HCX is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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