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HW55 JON

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,982 mi
Last recorded66,982 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 JON
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 66,982 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 66,982 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective INSECURE (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 66,219 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 65,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2022 60,366 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Oct 2022 60,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 54,523 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 49,018 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 49,016 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

O/S Mirror Housing Secured With Tape

Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 41,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 41,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,957 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 29,957 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 23,567 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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HW55 JON is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HW55 JON, 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 HW55 JON registered?

HW55 JON is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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