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RK13 GSU

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,700 mi
Last recorded70,700 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 GSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 70,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front most hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front most hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front most hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front most hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 70,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 88W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits smooth inner tread close to exposing ply or cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front most hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front most hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front most hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front most hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 65,737 miles

Rear exhaust mounting defective but system secure

Pass 22 Mar 2024 62,804 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 62,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 61,925 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 61,925 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 59,826 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 59,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,859 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 46,069 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,823 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 31,772 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 23,296 miles

offside rear tyre has age related cracks.

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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RK13 GSU 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 RK13 GSU, 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 RK13 GSU registered?

RK13 GSU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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