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BU63 SDO

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,406 mi
Last recorded73,406 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 SDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 73,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 73,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 71,377 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 71,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 66,590 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 61,536 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Nov 2022 61,536 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2021 54,050 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 46,912 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 46,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 40,535 miles

Front exhaust mount corroding.

alternator belt cracking/perishing.

Fail 20 Nov 2019 40,535 miles

Front exhaust mount corroding.

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

alternator belt cracking/perishing.

Pass 4 Dec 2018 34,644 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 34,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17--88V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 33,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Starting To Split/De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Starting To Split/De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack But NO Cords Showing

Offside Front Day Time Running Light Adrift

Offside Rear Exhaust Mount Broken But Exhaust is Still Supported

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack But NO Cords Showing

Fail 5 Sep 2017 22,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack But NO Cords Showing

Offside Front Day Time Running Light Adrift

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust Mount Broken But Exhaust is Still Supported

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack But NO Cords Showing

Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,044 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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BU63 SDO is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BU63 SDO, 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 BU63 SDO registered?

BU63 SDO is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2013.

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