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CV13 CEX

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,893 mi
Last recorded110,893 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 CEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 110,893 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 110,893 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 108,619 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 105,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 1 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 R15 (1 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 1-2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 1 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 R15 (1 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 1-2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 105,101 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 99,112 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 98,989 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 92,797 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,656 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,862 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 66,862 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,731 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,883 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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CV13 CEX 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 CV13 CEX, 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 CV13 CEX registered?

CV13 CEX is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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