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MK13 GBZ

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,284 mi
Last recorded129,284 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 GBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 129,284 miles

Nearside Front worn inner edge

Fail 20 May 2026 129,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front worn inner edge

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

Pass 22 May 2025 112,032 miles

Front Nearside and offside headlamps broken and loose but with bonnet in the close position, unlikely to fall.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 100,098 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 205/45 ZR17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 100,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 205/45 ZR17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 89,255 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 80,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 80,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 75,367 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 75,367 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 71,987 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 66,292 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 58,516 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 44,632 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

No smoke detected on smoke testing.

Rear box hanger broken, but leaving the system adequately supported.

Rear tyres worn low.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,922 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 25,619 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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MK13 GBZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GBZ, 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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MK13 GBZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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