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MV63 XBL

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,539 mi
Last recorded79,539 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV63 XBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 79,539 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 74,703 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective Steady mounting splitting

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside and offside front tyre slightly worn on inner/outer edge of treaded section

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

Offside front outer body sill damaged

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 74,698 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Uplift movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective Steady mounting splitting

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside and offside front tyre slightly worn on inner/outer edge of treaded section

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front outer body sill damaged

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 67,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front outer body sill damaged

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 67,842 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front outer body sill damaged

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 61,495 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 61,495 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides. worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 59,431 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 55,014 miles

rear brakes low and scored

Pass 11 Jul 2020 47,340 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 47,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + side wall damage to tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 40,261 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 40,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise 2 rear tyres worn + split - perished.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 32,383 miles

advise front brake discs+pads worn.

advise slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2018 32,383 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

advise front brake discs+pads worn.

advise slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2017 23,411 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 23,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + side wall damage. change asap. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall damage +split+perished o/e tyre 2013 change asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit split+perished 2013 o/e tyre change asap. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 14,181 miles

n/s mirror cracked

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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MV63 XBL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MV63 XBL, 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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MV63 XBL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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