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RK13 GSV

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,597 mi
Last recorded166,597 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 GSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 166,597 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f , inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 166,597 miles

Position lamp not working o/s/f , side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f , inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 160,649 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 149,040 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 149,037 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure CENTRE BRACKET MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 135,395 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 135,395 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 115,678 miles

Lower rear gearbox mounting rubber split

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 115,678 miles

Lower rear gearbox mounting rubber split

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 89,507 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 89,507 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 63,359 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 63,338 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 37,015 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 13,198 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 12,383 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 10,722 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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RK13 GSV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RK13 GSV, 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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RK13 GSV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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