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E8 TLC

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,869 mi
Last recorded79,869 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 TLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 79,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 79,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 73,240 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 73,240 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 67,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section - on limit now (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 58,256 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 50,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of flexi pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 50,496 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of flexi pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 43,949 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 38,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 35,883 miles

damage to o/s doors and sill

Pass 21 Jun 2018 32,722 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 28,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge n/s no cords showing

Offside Front Tyre worn O/S worn edge no cords showing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,650 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 23,650 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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E8 TLC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol 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 E8 TLC, 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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E8 TLC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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