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VN13 UWV

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,828 mi
Last recorded150,828 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 UWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 150,828 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 150,567 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 145,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 142,367 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 142,364 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp inscure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nocking (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 134,206 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 124,599 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 115,198 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 115,197 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 102,246 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 89,073 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 76,865 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,523 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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VN13 UWV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VN13 UWV, 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 VN13 UWV registered?

VN13 UWV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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The MOT history for VN13 UWV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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