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HCL 4V

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

37,864 mi
Last recorded37,864 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCL 4V
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 37,864 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 37,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 37,211 miles

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

Offside 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))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 37,211 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 35,389 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 34,896 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

Fail 30 Jun 2023 34,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

Pass 16 Jun 2022 32,348 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 32,348 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 29,342 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 29,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 26,783 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 24,354 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 24,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 21,833 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 18,573 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 18,573 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 May 2016 14,164 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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HCL 4V is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HCL 4V, 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 HCL 4V registered?

HCL 4V is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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