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MT13 HCC

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,806 mi
Last recorded83,806 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT13 HCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 83,806 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 83,798 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 78,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 76,192 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 71,817 miles

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

Front both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Fail 18 Nov 2022 71,803 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Front both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,742 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 66,742 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 62,728 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 62,728 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 54,857 miles

both front lower arm bushes perished

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 19 May 2018 49,260 miles

Under tray/cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 31 May 2017 40,290 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 31 May 2017 40,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 May 2016 30,655 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MT13 HCC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT13 HCC, 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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MT13 HCC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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