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PO13 VDC

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,605 mi
Last recorded158,605 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 158,605 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 157,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 157,390 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 151,620 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 143,341 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 134,136 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 124,134 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 117,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 107,354 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Feb 2019 107,354 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 98,219 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 98,060 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,254 miles

Front Exhaust mount perished

Rear Exhaust mount perished

Fail 28 Feb 2017 81,252 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust mount perished

Rear Exhaust mount perished

Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,838 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket perished

Fail 29 Feb 2016 58,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket perished

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 VDC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

PO13 VDC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2013.

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