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CE13 CGK

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,533 mi
Last recorded124,533 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 CGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 124,533 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 117,248 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 109,307 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 98,316 miles

Offside Front fog lamp damaged/loose

Fail 6 Jan 2023 98,315 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged/loose

Pass 5 Jan 2022 81,690 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 65,017 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Day light running lamp not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 65,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Day light running lamp not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 49,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 49,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 36,498 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 36,498 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,127 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 35,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,686 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 CGK is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE13 CGK registered?

CE13 CGK is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is CE13 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 CGK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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