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EK13 VAE

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,720 mi
Last recorded84,720 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 VAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 84,720 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light rear fog light lens missing (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak around rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back box heat shield loose but secure

Fail 20 Jun 2025 84,720 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 front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive slave cylinder leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light rear fog light lens missing (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak around rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back box heat shield loose but secure

Rear rear wiper rubber split

Pass 9 Jul 2024 77,971 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing. Red bulb fitted so ne effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner and outermost edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 77,971 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage to cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All wipers appear poor

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Considerably worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Considerably worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing. Red bulb fitted so ne effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner and outermost edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 72,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 72,198 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 68,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 65,658 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 64,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 64,049 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust pipe insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 49,403 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 39,878 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,069 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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EK13 VAE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EK13 VAE, 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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EK13 VAE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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