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HG13 AVM

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,328 mi
Last recorded105,328 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG13 AVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 105,328 miles

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

Various body and bumper damage, alloy wheels scuffed

Fail 10 Jul 2026 105,328 miles

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

Various body and bumper damage, alloy wheels scuffed

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 88,803 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 88,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 75,303 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 75,303 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 73,171 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,560 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 61,344 miles

Nearside Front Slight damage to tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,615 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 55,615 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,565 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge & outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sat nav unit (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged & worn on outside edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under covers obscuring fuel lines & rear suspension components & mountings

Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,746 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slight lip and scored

Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,072 miles

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

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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HG13 AVM is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG13 AVM, 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 HG13 AVM registered?

HG13 AVM is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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