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CV13 HGE

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,607 mi
Last recorded88,607 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 HGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 88,607 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 88,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm back bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 80,219 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 80,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 72,545 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 68,533 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 68,533 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 65,659 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bearing starting to sieze (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 52,031 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 39,800 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs poor condition,. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low condition,. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover under car,.

Pass 24 Jun 2020 35,904 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2019 28,081 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 22,856 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 19,511 miles

cut in n/s rear tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 27 May 2016 16,307 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 15,497 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 HGE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV13 HGE, 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 HGE registered?

CV13 HGE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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