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S29 VEL

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,130 mi
Last recorded78,130 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 VEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 78,130 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 78,062 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 70,807 miles

rear discs corroded on inner sides

Pass 20 Jul 2024 66,967 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 62,587 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 59,671 miles

Nearside reg plate lamp not working.

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,668 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 57,920 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 57,904 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre mounting corroded and disconnected. (rear mounting corroded but still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 45,890 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs scored on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 41,074 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 36,451 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 27,018 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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S29 VEL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S29 VEL, 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 S29 VEL registered?

S29 VEL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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