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CX13 XSG

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,005 mi
Last recorded93,005 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 93,005 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 92,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 82,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 70,150 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

both front tyres 1.6mm and inner edge wear

slight handbrake travel

Pass 13 Dec 2022 60,421 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre edge wear

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 60,017 miles

Exhaust system insecure both hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre edge wear

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 51,272 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 44,522 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 33,327 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 26,098 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 19,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 10,435 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 XSG is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XSG, 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 XSG is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2013.

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