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GN13 TZV

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,875 mi
Last recorded83,875 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN13 TZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 83,875 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 83,875 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated also very noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on outer tread edge, 1.2mm above minimum legal limit across the rest of the tread area, tire also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.9mm above minimum legal limit, tire is also perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 82,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 82,056 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 74,010 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 64,992 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 58,800 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2021 56,134 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center and rear x3 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 54,603 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,175 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective first back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 46,175 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective first back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 37,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,747 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 26,747 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GN13 TZV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GN13 TZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN13 TZV registered?

GN13 TZV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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