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CK13 KCV

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,284 mi
Last recorded73,284 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK13 KCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 73,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 107,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting to bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting to bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 107,449 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting to bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting to bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 93,690 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 93,690 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,445 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 80,445 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,732 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 68,732 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear hangers corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,051 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 33,405 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 28,436 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 24,824 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,489 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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CK13 KCV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc 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 CK13 KCV, 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 CK13 KCV registered?

CK13 KCV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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