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VU13 OPF

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,699 mi
Last recorded141,699 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 OPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 141,699 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 132,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 119,280 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 112,874 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 112,874 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,560 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 103,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 98,940 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 94,412 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt AND LOOSE ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 94,411 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt AND LOOSE ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant on minimum

Pass 12 Feb 2019 89,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.26mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.27mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.02mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 89,053 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.26mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.27mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.02mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 77,092 miles

exhaust hanger corroded away

Pass 16 Feb 2017 63,327 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 47,325 miles

item moved from drivers view

Fail 4 Feb 2016 47,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

item moved from drivers view

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 OPF is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU13 OPF, 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 OPF registered?

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

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