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CE13 PLZ

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,641 mi
Last recorded137,641 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 137,641 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 132,212 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 127,150 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 121,370 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 16 May 2022 112,886 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 112,886 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 107,550 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 107,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 98,540 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 77,263 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 56,257 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 33,622 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 14,810 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 13,965 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 PLZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CE13 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

CE13 PLZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is CE13 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 PLZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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