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W4 GCA

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,952 mi
Last recorded27,952 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 GCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 27,952 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 26,486 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 26,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 24,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 20,935 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 19,093 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 17,034 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 14,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 14,982 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 12,509 miles

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 23 Sep 2017 10,555 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer wall has a cut no codes exposed

Offside Rear tyre outer wall has some damage

Fail 23 Sep 2017 10,555 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall has a cut no codes exposed

Offside Rear tyre outer wall has some damage

Pass 8 Sep 2016 14,554 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 14,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (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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W4 GCA is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W4 GCA, 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 W4 GCA registered?

W4 GCA is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2013.

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The MOT history for W4 GCA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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