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HV13 GWU

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,101 mi
Last recorded92,101 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 GWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 92,101 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 92,098 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 86,394 miles

Nearside front inner and outer cv gaiters are weeping grease

Pass 5 Oct 2023 78,167 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 65,094 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 50,115 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to designed wear limit plus nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged and tread starting to crack

Pass 13 Oct 2020 37,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 37,580 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 29,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 May 2018 23,654 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 17,863 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 10,545 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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HV13 GWU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV13 GWU, 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 HV13 GWU registered?

HV13 GWU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is HV13 GWU safe to buy?

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