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ESZ 4878

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,082 mi
Last recorded72,082 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 4878
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,082 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall many cuts & worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 69,241 miles

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 69,239 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil slightly low

Pass 16 Feb 2024 66,448 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2023 63,880 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 62,197 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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ESZ 4878 is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ESZ 4878, 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 ESZ 4878 registered?

ESZ 4878 is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2013.

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