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CX13 VXC

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,950 mi
Last recorded101,950 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 VXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 101,950 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 96,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Bent (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 92,396 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 92,396 miles

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

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

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,113 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2023 84,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Between metal and flexi pipe (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 75,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 75,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 65,363 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,675 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 51,043 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads & slight bind (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 37,633 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 32,043 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 4 May 2016 32,043 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade replaced by NT (8.2.2)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

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 VXC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

CX13 VXC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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