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VK62 HSE

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,496 mi
Last recorded110,496 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 HSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 110,496 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough suspension top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 104,457 miles

Rear beam axle corroded but meets minimum requirements

Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,145 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 97,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 89,091 miles

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,571 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box mountings corroding

under covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2022 82,561 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box mountings corroding

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2021 77,297 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 7 Feb 2020 73,251 miles

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

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,817 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 230--200 n/s--o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,867 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,481 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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VK62 HSE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK62 HSE, 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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VK62 HSE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 February 2013.

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