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EU13 XLA

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,004 mi
Last recorded131,004 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU13 XLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 131,004 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 120,225 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 120,096 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 108,967 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 98,753 miles

N/s front inner wheel arch liner touching on tyre on right hand lock

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 98,753 miles

N/s front inner wheel arch liner touching on tyre on right hand lock

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 88,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted very slight inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch cover plastics at front damaged & partially loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners both sides look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 88,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted very slight inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch cover plastics at front damaged & partially loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners both sides look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 77,974 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 77,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 r 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 70,873 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,894 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 58,894 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 46,273 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,534 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 23,839 miles

Front brakes slightly wearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cuts in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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EU13 XLA is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EU13 XLA, 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 EU13 XLA registered?

EU13 XLA is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is EU13 XLA safe to buy?

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