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J4 SFU

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests35 (25 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,258 mi
Last recorded87,258 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 SFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

25 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 87,258 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 87,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 105,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 80,916 miles

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))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 80,914 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bracket cracked one side (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 101,389 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 76,825 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 76,800 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 76,800 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 89,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 89,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 115,474 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 115,468 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 75,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,574 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 108,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 65,331 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,730 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X 2 O/S and N/S. Front. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 60,053 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 99,749 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 99,749 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,191 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 31 Jul 2018 95,867 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 95,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working X 2 (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,537 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 54,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 54,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam DONE (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,952 miles

BOLT MISSING FROM FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING

Pass 9 Jul 2016 64,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 64,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,596 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,221 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 25,552 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,511 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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J4 SFU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 J4 SFU, 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 J4 SFU registered?

J4 SFU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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