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VU63 HSG

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,205 mi
Last recorded32,205 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 HSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 32,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 29,775 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 27,326 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 27,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 25,171 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 24,358 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 23,650 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 20,889 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 19,349 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 19,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Jan 2019 15,086 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 9,776 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 5,065 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 4,791 miles

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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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VU63 HSG is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU63 HSG, 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 VU63 HSG registered?

VU63 HSG is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is VU63 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU63 HSG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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