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VU13 OSB

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,686 mi
Last recorded103,686 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 OSB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 103,686 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 96,589 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 87,500 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 81,113 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 72,719 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 62,143 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 62,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 51,409 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Mar 2019 51,409 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,334 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 43,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,037 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes binding slightly

undertrays fitted

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 OSB is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

VU13 OSB is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is VU13 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 OSB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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