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CX13 XRC

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,193 mi
Last recorded116,193 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 XRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 116,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 112,156 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 110,006 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 103,461 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 103,420 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 96,016 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 96,016 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 89,070 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 89,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,640 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 82,640 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,188 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 78,188 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 71,682 miles

n/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm

Fail 1 Feb 2019 71,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also codes showing on inside wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,547 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 61,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 49,019 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 49,017 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)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,190 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 XRC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XRC, 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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CX13 XRC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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