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AY63 SZU

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,838 mi
Last recorded83,838 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 SZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 83,838 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 81,790 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 79,734 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 74,767 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 66,578 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,609 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 63,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,280 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,599 miles

Exhaust rear box rear bracket starting to corrode, still attached at present.

Front exhaust bracket corroded and no longer attached.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 1mm on outer edge , 3mm in center

Offside Rear Tyre tread 2mm on edges, 4mm in center

Fail 9 Oct 2018 45,599 miles

Exhaust rear box rear bracket starting to corrode, still attached at present.

Front exhaust bracket corroded and no longer attached.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 1mm on outer edge , 3mm in center

Offside Rear Tyre tread 2mm on edges, 4mm in center

Pass 23 Oct 2017 34,508 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 27,690 miles

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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AY63 SZU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY63 SZU, 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 AY63 SZU registered?

AY63 SZU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2013.

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