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PN13 KLP

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,088 mi
Last recorded125,088 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN13 KLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 125,088 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 125,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

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

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 112,353 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 112,353 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 112,353 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding plus o/s outer pad low (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working possibly blown fuse (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 99,532 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

wiper stalk contacts worn, washers intermittently come on when wipers are switched on

Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,034 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 90,033 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 81,404 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 81,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 64,571 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 50,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 42,874 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 42,864 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 37,807 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks to side walls, and within tread circumference

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Slight oil leak from rear of engine ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth approximately 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Slight leak to rear of engine ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,654 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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PN13 KLP is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PN13 KLP, 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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PN13 KLP is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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