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PO13 VBM

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,453 mi
Last recorded103,453 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO13 VBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 103,453 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 92,791 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 92,791 miles

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 83,412 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 83,412 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 72,986 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 72,986 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,651 miles

Front exhaust mount braking

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 66,650 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front exhaust mount braking

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 61,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 58,147 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,377 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 34,355 miles

Rear exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,629 miles

Offside Front wiper blade starting to perish

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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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PO13 VBM is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PO13 VBM, 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 PO13 VBM registered?

PO13 VBM is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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