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VU13 UXE

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,551 mi
Last recorded110,551 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 110,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 104,987 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 104,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 100,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 95,215 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 89,766 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 89,766 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,204 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 89,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 87,123 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,735 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 83,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 64,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,982 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 60,982 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,639 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,506 miles

Nearside Front slight split in wiper blade.

Nearside Front small cuts in tyre side wall not down to cords

Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,282 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 39,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UXE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UXE, 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 UXE registered?

VU13 UXE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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The MOT history for VU13 UXE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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