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HX13 MDZ

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,590 mi
Last recorded52,590 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX13 MDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 52,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in middle of the tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rear mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 47,393 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/breaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 47,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/breaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 47,160 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp likely to become detached (4.6.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily perished, advise replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily perished, advise replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Seats up-righted to conduct seat belt instilation check, in accordance with testing manual

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 4 Sep 2019 39,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,301 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 21,666 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 21,666 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer side wall perished badly

Pass 24 Feb 2017 12,227 miles

under shields fitted obscuring the view to the engine components.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 10,591 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

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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HX13 MDZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HX13 MDZ, 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 HX13 MDZ registered?

HX13 MDZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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