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SB13 JZW

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,419 mi
Last recorded44,419 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 JZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 44,419 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))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 44,416 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 15 Jul 2025 36,095 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 36,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 34,249 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 31,634 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 29,845 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 28,047 miles

Offside Rear tyre over 12 year old.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 26,437 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,530 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 24,530 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jul 2018 22,064 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 22,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jul 2017 19,075 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 19,075 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 16,301 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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SB13 JZW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB13 JZW, 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 SB13 JZW registered?

SB13 JZW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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The MOT history for SB13 JZW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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