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T513 ARA

2023 Citroen C3

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,454 mi
Last recorded71,454 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2023 Citroen C321,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT513 ARA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 71,454 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar appears to have moved from central position (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2025 65,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn /corroded on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 65,214 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn /corroded on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 56,817 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective and front exhaust flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 49,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 43,378 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 35,555 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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T513 ARA is a 2023 Citroen C3 in Black. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2023 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 21,244 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 T513 ARA, 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 3 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T513 ARA registered?

T513 ARA is a 2023 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2023.

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The MOT history for T513 ARA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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