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CE13 GKJ

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,373 mi
Last recorded72,373 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 GKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 72,373 miles

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

Front Exhaust Flexi Pipe Deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Rear Wishbone Bushes Starting to Perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 72,371 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust Flexi Pipe Deteriorated

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Clamp Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Rear Wishbone Bushes Starting to Perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 1.8mm, Close to Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 58,859 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 58,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 57,099 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 57,099 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 56,998 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 56,998 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 56,096 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 56,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 52,061 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 52,059 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filler cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 47,367 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 40,990 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded at center bracket

Pass 5 Feb 2018 33,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box hanger broken off

Pass 13 Feb 2017 27,567 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 20,269 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 GKJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GKJ, 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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CE13 GKJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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