2013 Citroën C3 · 44,721 MOT tests
2013 Citroën C3 reliability
2013 Citroën C3s fail 38% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 20 C3 years (44,721 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3s: 35.6%)
- 38%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3s: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 62,479
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 44,721
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 9.1% of tests fail here (247% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Citroën C3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.2%
- Body, chassis and structure9.1%
- Suspension8.8%
- Tyres7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
- Brakes6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 5.55%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.29%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 3.46%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.34%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.08%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 2.96%
A loose exhaust can drop or hit the road, causing damage and noise, so it must be secured.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.19%) · Exhaust mounting defective (10.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.26%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.06%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Citroën C3 reliable?
2013 Citroën C3s fail 38% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 20 C3 years (44,721 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Citroën C3 MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (5.55% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.29% of tests), position lamp not working (3.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Citroën C3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Citroën C3 shows 62,479 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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