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DF13 XDW

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,049 mi
Last recorded158,049 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 XDW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 158,049 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 157,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush starting to come unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 145,196 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 145,196 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 131,536 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 114,119 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 97,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 83,347 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 83,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,415 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 40,597 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 32,190 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 32,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 22,621 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 XDW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW registered?

DF13 XDW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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