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PE13 EXU

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,986 mi
Last recorded50,986 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE13 EXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 50,986 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside front getting close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 50,986 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside front getting close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 48,408 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 48,382 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure front and rear exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 46,446 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 43,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav removed from center of screen ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear exhaust hangers starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Sep 2021 41,188 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust hanger corroded and loose, front of rear box exhaust still secure

Fail 13 Sep 2021 41,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item moved from middle of screen ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

intercooler seems damaged and leaking oil slightly

parking brake only just passed at 16%

rear exhaust hanger corroded and loose, front of rear box exhaust still secure

Pass 11 Sep 2020 38,234 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear exhaust hangers deteriorated, exhaust still secure

Pass 20 Sep 2019 36,368 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

brake fluid getting low

rear exhaust hanger starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Aug 2018 33,561 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 33,561 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Undertray likely to become detached axle cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,860 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 25,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,804 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 10,800 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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PE13 EXU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 PE13 EXU, 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 PE13 EXU registered?

PE13 EXU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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