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RV13 VKE

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,420 mi
Last recorded120,420 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 VKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 120,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seepage of grease via small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 120,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seepage of grease via small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall cut/sliced close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 115,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 108,085 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 108,078 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 100,835 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 100,835 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 93,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 84,906 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 67,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,430 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,950 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 32,950 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VKE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red 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 RV13 VKE, 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 RV13 VKE registered?

RV13 VKE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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