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CE13 CFZ

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,755 mi
Last recorded76,755 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 CFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 76,755 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 67,396 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 67,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,589 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 61,589 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both offside and nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 55,950 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 49,960 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 49,960 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,659 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 39,312 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 32,685 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,160 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 25,159 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,753 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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CE13 CFZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 CE13 CFZ, 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 CE13 CFZ registered?

CE13 CFZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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