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HW13 GYJ

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,507 mi
Last recorded44,507 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW13 GYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 44,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 44,507 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 43,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front both sides wheel arch cover slightly insecure and damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2024 43,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front both sides wheel arch cover slightly insecure and damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 41,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch cover insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2023 41,227 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2022 39,601 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 36,472 miles

Emissions only just met

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 36,472 miles

Emissions only just met

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 33,283 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 30,636 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 26,784 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 25,629 miles

Nearside Front door stiff to open due to damage on lower sill panel/door

Offside Front door stiff to open due to damaged wing /door

Fail 7 Nov 2017 25,566 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front door stiff to open due to damage on lower sill panel/door

Offside Front door stiff to open due to damaged wing /door

Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,456 miles

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

Front Front bumper badly damaged but not producing any sharp edges.

Item's removed from drivers view.

Nearside Front Wing mirror missing.

Nearside Skirt seal badly damaged.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 22,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Front bumper badly damaged but not producing any sharp edges.

Item's removed from drivers view.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wing mirror missing.

Nearside Skirt seal badly damaged.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,371 miles

N/S/F wiper split.

N/S/R tyre has puncture.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper split.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 16,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S/F wiper split.

N/S/R tyre has puncture.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper split.

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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HW13 GYJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 HW13 GYJ, 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 HW13 GYJ registered?

HW13 GYJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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