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PO13 VBX

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,976 mi
Last recorded112,976 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO13 VBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 112,976 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 112,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer 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 8 Dec 2023 109,619 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 109,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 104,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,914 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 98,914 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,299 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 90,296 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability fouling brake caliper on full lock (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,356 miles

rear exhaust support bracket snapped

Pass 29 Jan 2019 67,235 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 51,039 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 51,039 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,915 miles

EXHAUST REAR BRACKET BROKEN

REAR TYRE'S CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,826 miles

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

Front chips on windscreen.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VBX is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO13 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

PO13 VBX is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2013.

Is PO13 VBX safe to buy?

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