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CX13 OWY

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,975 mi
Last recorded188,975 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 OWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 188,975 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front & both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic power steering wiring excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 1 Rear missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 23 Sep 2024 104,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 104,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 98,821 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper damage

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 98,821 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper damage

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 84,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.9mm (1.6mm limit) 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 84,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.9mm (1.6mm limit) 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 73,607 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,147 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 72,147 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,864 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 38,433 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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CX13 OWY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CX13 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

CX13 OWY is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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