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DE63 XCU

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,245 mi
Last recorded69,245 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 XCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 69,245 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 69,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 5 Jun 2025 66,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of discs very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside play within trackrod / steering rack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox, one hanger snapped off, the other very corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 63,616 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 63,616 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 60,470 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 56,737 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 53,916 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 53,916 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking from catalyst area (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working no noise from washer pump (3.5 (a))

Central a rear exhaust hanger snapped, two front exhaust hangers in poor condition, about to snap.

Nearside Front wiper split

Pass 17 Jun 2020 52,446 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,345 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 32,104 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 30,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 25,198 miles

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

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

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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DE63 XCU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE63 XCU, 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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DE63 XCU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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