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VX63 CCU

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,532 mi
Last recorded91,532 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX63 CCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 91,532 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 91,391 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits at 1.1 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint, probable cause of emissions fail (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 86,878 miles

Offside Front Inner 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))

SLIGHT REAR EX BLOW AT REAR CLAMP

WET CAM BELT DETERIORATING

Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box to flange areas (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 84,821 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding or parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box to flange areas (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,902 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 82,880 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 70,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 61,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 61,291 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire CAT in engine bay by fuel system has no heat shield that is fitted as original equipment, creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight blow from exhaust at front at CAT, Lambda reading high but within limits currently

Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,575 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Aug 2018 43,573 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,691 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,470 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 30,470 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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VX63 CCU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VX63 CCU, 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 VX63 CCU registered?

VX63 CCU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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