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MK13 GBV

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,536 mi
Last recorded73,536 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 GBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,536 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 69,255 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides bald inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 64,823 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 64,797 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

long hand brake lever travel .......

Pass 27 Jul 2022 60,786 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 60,695 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

front inner brake pads appear low .......

Pass 14 Jul 2021 55,803 miles

Exhaust brackets broken

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both aged cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wipers split

Pass 25 Jul 2020 51,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 51,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Apr 2019 40,787 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,115 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,434 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,887 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 16,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MK13 GBV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc 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 MK13 GBV, 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 MK13 GBV registered?

MK13 GBV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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