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HW13 GYU

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW13 GYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 87,838 miles

handbrake leaver slight travle

Fail 24 Sep 2025 87,838 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake leaver slight travle

Pass 10 Sep 2024 83,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 80,642 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 80,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 78,447 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 78,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 73,300 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 73,300 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 59,790 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 59,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges + On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2019 47,345 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 36,836 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 11 May 2017 28,608 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 27,712 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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HW13 GYU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

HW13 GYU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is HW13 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW13 GYU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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