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DE13 TPV

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,822 mi
Last recorded74,822 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 TPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 74,822 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 74,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reae wiper spllit

Pass 6 May 2025 71,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 71,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 66,961 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 61,687 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 61,687 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2022 56,421 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 50,833 miles

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Fail 4 May 2021 50,833 miles

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

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 8 Apr 2020 46,714 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 46,714 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,523 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,777 miles

Rear exhaust mount adrift

Pass 21 Apr 2017 29,009 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3.5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn below min (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,899 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 22,899 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)

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 TPV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DE13 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

DE13 TPV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2013.

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