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PY13 PXE

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,128 mi
Last recorded85,128 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY13 PXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 85,128 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 85,128 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 79,137 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,163 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 77,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 74,789 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 74,789 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 70,052 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 70,048 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 65,694 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 65,694 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 53,467 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 53,467 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,338 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 32,210 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 20,495 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 19,564 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,292 miles

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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PY13 PXE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PY13 PXE, 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 PY13 PXE registered?

PY13 PXE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2013.

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The MOT history for PY13 PXE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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