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VU13 UDK

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,523 mi
Last recorded76,523 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 UDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 76,523 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 76,523 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 68,043 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective only the rear mounting is now holding the exhaust system onto the vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked/broken (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 55,932 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 48,805 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 48,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,129 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 42,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 36,595 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 32,862 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 32,862 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 26,441 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 26,441 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 22,262 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 18,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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 UDK is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UDK, 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 UDK registered?

VU13 UDK is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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