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WU13 VHN

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,510 mi
Last recorded96,510 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU13 VHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 96,510 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 5 Mar 2025 92,413 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 89,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2023 84,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 84,836 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 76,378 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 70,444 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 66,575 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 58,535 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front tyres wearing on edge

coolant tank empty

Fail 29 Jan 2019 58,535 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front tyres wearing on edge

coolant tank empty

Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,175 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Fail 12 Mar 2018 49,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BACK SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Rear tyres starting to crack on the side walls.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,795 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 27,795 miles

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

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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WU13 VHN is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WU13 VHN, 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 WU13 VHN registered?

WU13 VHN is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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