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DG13 DPF

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,196 mi
Last recorded89,196 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 DPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 89,196 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 89,195 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 86,414 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 86,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 79,710 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 79,710 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 74,565 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 74,565 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 66,125 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 66,125 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 53,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 53,415 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,576 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 42,576 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,489 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre[ M S] mud and snow

Fail 20 Jun 2017 33,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre[ M S] mud and snow

Pass 15 Jun 2016 24,477 miles

Nearside Rear cracks to tyre tread

Offside Rear cracks to tyre tread

Fail 11 Jun 2016 24,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear cracks to tyre tread

Offside Rear cracks to tyre tread

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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DG13 DPF is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DG13 DPF, 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 DG13 DPF registered?

DG13 DPF is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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