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CX13 UBY

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,346 mi
Last recorded84,346 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 UBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 84,346 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 84,346 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 79,536 miles

center/rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken as marked

front engine undertray damaged and loose

n/s/f/tyre worn on badly on the outer edge

oil leak from engine?

rear exhaust hanger bracket very corroded

o/s/r/tyre cracking very badly on inner and outer edges and outer sidewall

Fail 26 Aug 2022 79,505 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

center/rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken as marked

front engine undertray damaged and loose

n/s/f/tyre worn on badly on the outer edge

oil leak from engine?

rear exhaust hanger bracket very corroded

o/s/r/tyre cracking very badly on inner and outer edges and outer sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2021 73,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,408 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 61,582 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 57,562 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre perished

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

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak oil leak from engine leaking on to exhaust ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 47,779 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre perished

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

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak oil leak from engine leaking on to exhaust ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 39,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,277 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 27,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 UBY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black 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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

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

Is CX13 UBY safe to buy?

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