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KP13 HKE

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,073 mi
Last recorded97,073 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP13 HKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2025 97,073 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 93,569 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 86,196 miles

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

NO COOLANT

Fail 28 Feb 2023 86,191 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

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

NO COOLANT

Pass 24 Mar 2022 77,529 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 77,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 69,236 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,321 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 59,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure front of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 51,308 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 51,308 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets corroded off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,376 miles

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

Front exhaust brackets broken but still supporting exhaust system

Pass 19 Mar 2016 34,093 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

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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KP13 HKE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KP13 HKE, 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 KP13 HKE registered?

KP13 HKE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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