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DE13 TOV

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,274 mi
Last recorded69,274 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 TOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 69,274 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 69,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 68,547 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 59,945 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 52,624 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 52,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 48,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 44,345 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join from catalytic converter to centre pipe has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 33,179 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 27,147 miles

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

all 4 tyres heavily cracked & perished no cords at time of test

Pass 16 May 2017 21,678 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 21,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 16,641 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 16,641 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,722 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 46,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DE13 TOV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE13 TOV, 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 DE13 TOV registered?

DE13 TOV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is DE13 TOV safe to buy?

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