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CU13 WPW

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,429 mi
Last recorded78,429 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 WPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 78,429 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 78,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 75,746 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 75,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 73,682 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 71,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 (1-2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 71,875 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working Nearside and offside. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 (1-2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 68,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded/pitted, recommend further inspection/replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 61,568 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded/pitted, recommend further inspection/replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm also smooth on inner edge, RECOMMEND REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 57,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 57,585 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 51,061 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,675 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Mar 2018 39,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,918 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 21,314 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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CU13 WPW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CU13 WPW, 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 CU13 WPW registered?

CU13 WPW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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