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DF13 OAE

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,579 mi
Last recorded113,579 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 OAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 113,579 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 113,469 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe mounting snapped back box mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed steering arm ball joint has play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing insecure and catching door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 103,809 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 94,463 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 94,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 86,083 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 86,083 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 74,723 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 67,622 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 58,460 miles

Front exhaust bracket starting to break

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres front tyres wearing low on inner edege (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 58,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front exhaust bracket starting to break

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres front tyres wearing low on inner edege (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 43,650 miles

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,148 miles

One exhaust mount broken but still adequately supported

Pass 25 Jul 2016 16,726 miles

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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DF13 OAE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF13 OAE, 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 DF13 OAE registered?

DF13 OAE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 August 2013.

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