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DV63 SWX

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,484 mi
Last recorded131,484 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV63 SWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 131,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 128,954 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 111,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 111,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 92,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn on inner edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Wing mirror cover is missing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jul 2022 92,459 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inoperative. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn on inner edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Wing mirror cover is missing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jul 2021 63,975 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 63,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 43,209 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 43,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 26,321 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 22,253 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 16,306 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 10,669 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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DV63 SWX is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DV63 SWX, 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 DV63 SWX registered?

DV63 SWX is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2013.

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