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VU13 AHZ

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,730 mi
Last recorded54,730 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 AHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 54,730 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 50,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 46,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 42,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 38,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 34,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight bind rear brakes

Pass 14 Jul 2020 31,799 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 27,733 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 22,883 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 18,758 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 18,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,227 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 18,227 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 15,492 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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VU13 AHZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU13 AHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU13 AHZ registered?

VU13 AHZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is VU13 AHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 AHZ shows 14 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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