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RV13 MTO

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,219 mi
Last recorded146,219 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 MTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 146,219 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 146,218 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 129,190 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 129,190 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 111,216 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 93,191 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 79,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 75,724 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

both front tyres tread perished

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,888 miles

Rear exhaust box brakit broken

Pass 14 Mar 2019 63,666 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 58,362 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade ripped

covers prevent full inspection to some components

Fail 17 Mar 2018 58,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread low at inner edge

Nearside Front wiper blade ripped

both rear tyres are cracking

covers prevent full inspection to some components

Pass 18 Mar 2017 54,383 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,614 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 50,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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RV13 MTO is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 RV13 MTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV13 MTO registered?

RV13 MTO is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is RV13 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV13 MTO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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