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VU13 DXB

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,118 mi
Last recorded75,118 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 DXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 75,118 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 75,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 73,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracking in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 71,468 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres cracking in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 68,424 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 64,449 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer front bracket corroded and breaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,701 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 58,954 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 52,760 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,090 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,489 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Feb 2016 26,003 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 DXB is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DXB, 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 VU13 DXB registered?

VU13 DXB is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is VU13 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 DXB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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