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GL13 EXE

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,157 mi
Last recorded118,157 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 EXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2025 118,157 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Hand brake needs adjusting.

Pass 14 Mar 2024 117,158 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 117,157 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 116,925 miles

Both front wiper rubbers worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/r16-87v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/r16-87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 112,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/r16-91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/r16-91v (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 104,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 104,370 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 94,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 78,991 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 78,633 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,565 miles

near side front tyre edge worn very low

Fail 13 Mar 2018 65,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre edge worn very low

Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,712 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 58,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,747 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 43,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GL13 EXE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GL13 EXE, 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 GL13 EXE registered?

GL13 EXE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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