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SC13 BYY

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,059 mi
Last recorded82,059 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 BYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 82,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 82,051 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 80,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 78,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 78,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 75,199 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 75,163 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT AND REAR BUSHES PERISHED AND SEPARATING. REAR BUSH HEAVILY WORN ALLOWING MOVEMENT, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BEAM AXLE BUSH PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT AND REAR BUSHES PERISHED AND SEPARATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BEAM AXLE BUSH PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective ONE OF TWO REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 68,368 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 59,393 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 53,915 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,779 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 31,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 14,906 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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SC13 BYY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SC13 BYY, 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 SC13 BYY registered?

SC13 BYY is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 August 2013.

Is SC13 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC13 BYY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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