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PO13 VDA

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,583 mi
Last recorded80,583 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO13 VDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 80,583 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 75,019 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,081 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 72,081 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 63,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 63,173 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 55,468 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,986 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 49,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 38,923 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 38,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 29,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 20,403 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays

Fail 6 Jan 2017 20,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays

Pass 12 Jan 2016 14,418 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 14,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VDA is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

PO13 VDA is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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