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OU63 VKN

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,864 mi
Last recorded122,864 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU63 VKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 122,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.30mm also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.24mm also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 112,863 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.30mm also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.24mm also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 69,880 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 69,878 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 69,038 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 65,599 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer 1 of 2 mountings missing (adequately secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 65,347 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 56,340 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 49,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 49,006 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 39,084 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 28,339 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 20 Nov 2017 19,379 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 19,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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OU63 VKN is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,000cc 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 OU63 VKN, 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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OU63 VKN is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2013.

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