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KP13 SZW

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,215 mi
Last recorded78,215 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP13 SZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 78,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 78,113 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 68,575 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 68,575 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 65,753 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 61,128 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter has grease on it but unable to find any defects

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust emissions not detected

Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive inter cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

unable to detect exhaust blip

Fail 13 Mar 2019 55,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive inter cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

unable to detect exhaust blip

Pass 12 Mar 2018 46,996 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

unable to detect emissions blip

Fail 12 Mar 2018 46,996 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

unable to detect emissions blip

Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,881 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to detect smoke emissions

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,125 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 29,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 (4.1.E.1)

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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KP13 SZW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KP13 SZW, 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 KP13 SZW registered?

KP13 SZW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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