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EK13 TLO

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,409 mi
Last recorded44,409 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 TLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 44,409 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 36,143 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 34,738 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (2017 tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 32,678 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 31,100 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 29,404 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 28,015 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 23,441 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside mirror slightly insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2019 23,423 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2018 19,217 miles

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 19,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside & offside rear tyre cracked & perished up.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 12,631 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 8,673 miles

Both front tyres starting to show signs of ageing.

Front wipers slightly smearing

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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EK13 TLO is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EK13 TLO, 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 EK13 TLO registered?

EK13 TLO is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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