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CE13 XEA

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,067 mi
Last recorded70,067 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 XEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 70,067 miles

Poly V belt starting to crack

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 64,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 61,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 58,871 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Bush (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 58,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn near side front wish bone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush off side front wish bone bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords off side front tyre has cut deep enough to reach the ply cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 54,081 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 50,221 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 44,450 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 44,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 29,212 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 23,652 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,767 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 12,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring components

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 XEA is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

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

Is CE13 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 XEA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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