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KS13 HLF

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,287 mi
Last recorded90,287 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS13 HLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 90,287 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 90,287 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 76,951 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 76,950 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 60,839 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 58,447 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper mountings damaged but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,096 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x3 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 54,096 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective x3 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 49,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 45,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 45,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 36,898 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 35,041 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,448 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 25,727 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 25,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,624 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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KS13 HLF is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KS13 HLF, 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 KS13 HLF registered?

KS13 HLF is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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