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PN13 XHC

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,538 mi
Last recorded117,538 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN13 XHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 117,538 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 113,981 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 113,756 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 113,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 93,830 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 93,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 85,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both/inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 85,531 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability top strut mount bearing collapsed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both/inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 79,448 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Strut top mounting stiff/noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 79,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Strut top mounting stiff/noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,774 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 67,266 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 57,740 miles

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 47,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,644 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 36,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 XHC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PN13 XHC, 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 PN13 XHC registered?

PN13 XHC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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