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HX13 PAO

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,945 mi
Last recorded89,945 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX13 PAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 89,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 82,240 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,519 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 74,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 66,609 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 57,474 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,501 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Oct 2020 55,437 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,864 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))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,408 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 45,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,816 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,989 miles

front brake disc and pads worn

Fail 1 Mar 2016 28,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn

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 PAO is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX13 PAO registered?

HX13 PAO is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is HX13 PAO safe to buy?

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