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DE13 TSV

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,186 mi
Last recorded40,186 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 TSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 40,186 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 39,811 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 39,353 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 38,843 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 38,391 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 38,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 38,083 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2020 37,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2018 29,980 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger broken at rear

Pass 14 Oct 2017 23,164 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,060 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,273 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 15,273 miles

Nearside Front 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 TSV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DE13 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

DE13 TSV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2013.

Is DE13 TSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 TSV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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