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D16 CWM

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,680 mi
Last recorded80,680 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 CWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 80,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 79,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 76,550 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 74,054 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 73,914 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 66,391 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 66,391 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 59,246 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 55,942 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 55,940 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 51,229 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 51,227 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure All exhaust mounts broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,425 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 45,425 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 29,064 miles

Exhaust clamp broken at rear

Pass 11 Mar 2016 19,681 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 19,681 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D16 CWM is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 D16 CWM, 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 D16 CWM registered?

D16 CWM is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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