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SB13 DBV

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,333 mi
Last recorded57,333 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 DBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 57,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 53,589 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rectified. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 53,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rectified. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 51,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,787 miles

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

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

exhaust system generally corroded . front pipe support bracket deteriorated. centre silencer corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gas.

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer tread.

oil residue on reservoir at the nearside front adjacent to gearbox.

rear exhaust silencer support strap excessively corroded .system still adequately supported.

slight damage at the offside rear inner wheel rim.

Fail 14 Jul 2023 49,787 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system generally corroded . front pipe support bracket deteriorated. centre silencer corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gas.

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer tread.

oil residue on reservoir at the nearside front adjacent to gearbox.

rear exhaust silencer support strap excessively corroded .system still adequately supported.

slight damage at the offside rear inner wheel rim.

Pass 23 Jul 2022 46,458 miles

General surface corrosion under vehicle on body and components

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

Nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter clip insecure, advise attention.

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

Wear developing on inner tread of nearside front tyre

Wear on inner tread of offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2021 41,601 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 30,921 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2019 23,425 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 17,612 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 8,432 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 4,712 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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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SB13 DBV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SB13 DBV, 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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SB13 DBV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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