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CE13 XBS

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,065 mi
Last recorded64,065 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 XBS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 64,065 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2025 62,620 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 62,620 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,293 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear cross member very rusty

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking bad all the way around tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 59,284 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front multiple cuts all the way around tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear cross member very rusty

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking bad all the way around tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 50,709 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 41,215 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 31,853 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 22,491 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 20,422 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 17,594 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 15,102 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 11,348 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 10,362 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 XBS is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

CE13 XBS is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is CE13 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 XBS 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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