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CX13 HTZ

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,069 mi
Last recorded74,069 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 HTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 74,069 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 74,010 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 69,254 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hangers are corroded and broken, exhaust system is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 64,387 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 60,848 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 60,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 53,902 miles

Front 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 Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 45,262 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,360 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting detached due to corrosion/missing.system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 34,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked on outer treads edges and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked on outer treads edges and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one of rear exhaust mounts weld has become undone due to corrosion on mount,exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,726 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 20,915 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 14,917 miles

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

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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CX13 HTZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc 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 CX13 HTZ, 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 CX13 HTZ registered?

CX13 HTZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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