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VK63 XTS

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,090 mi
Last recorded86,090 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK63 XTS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 86,090 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 86,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 75,842 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 75,084 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 61,971 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend early replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear [also inner sidewalls split near to legal limit] recommend early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

added 1.50 litres oil prior to test

Fail 23 Nov 2023 61,971 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x front & 1x rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend early replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear [also inner sidewalls split near to legal limit] recommend early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

added 1.50 litres oil prior to test

Pass 26 Nov 2022 47,558 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres inner side walls cut near to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

added 2x litres oil prior to test

moved front tyres to rear & fitted new tyres to front

Fail 26 Nov 2022 47,558 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres inner side walls cut near to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

added 2x litres oil prior to test

Pass 18 Nov 2021 36,658 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear deteriorated near to legal limit recommend early replacement 205/45zr17 38w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 36,373 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs also poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear deteriorated near to legal limit recommend early replacement 205/45zr17 38w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 33,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.00mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 28,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 23,515 miles

Brake fluid low

Front discs and pads very worn

slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 28 Nov 2018 23,511 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid low

Front discs and pads very worn

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 17 Nov 2017 20,160 miles

both front tyres near wear bars 205/45r17 88v

Pass 30 Nov 2016 17,641 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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VK63 XTS is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VK63 XTS, 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 VK63 XTS registered?

VK63 XTS is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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