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HY13 EAW

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,849 mi
Last recorded98,849 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY13 EAW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 98,849 miles

Gearbox noisy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 98,848 miles

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

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

Gearbox noisy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 92,677 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 92,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 92,477 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,868 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 80,490 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 80,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45 ZR17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 75,538 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 75,538 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 65,607 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 May 2019 65,607 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 May 2018 56,813 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 43,687 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 34,101 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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HY13 EAW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HY13 EAW, 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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HY13 EAW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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