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S400 PHW

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,354 mi
Last recorded100,354 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 PHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 100,354 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 90,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 90,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 76,131 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 76,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 72,526 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 70,942 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 67,045 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,639 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,750 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,747 miles

Front front tyres are of a different size to the rear tyres .

Fail 12 Sep 2017 39,747 miles

Front front tyres are of a different size to the rear tyres .

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 27,306 miles

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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S400 PHW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S400 PHW, 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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S400 PHW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2013.

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