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CE13 XBW

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,900 mi
Last recorded66,900 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 66,900 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 66,900 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper lamp lens smashed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 63,382 miles

Coolant leak from water pump area ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 63,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak from water pump area ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 56,438 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 51,192 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 48,059 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 48,059 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 42,592 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 42,592 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 36,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 30,133 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 23,942 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 15,946 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished

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 XBW 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 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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

CE13 XBW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is CE13 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 XBW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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