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SC13 SZY

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,103 mi
Last recorded83,103 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 SZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 83,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 29 May 2026 83,102 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 77,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE - 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE - 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 72,100 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 72,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 64,425 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 64,425 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 52,906 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 47,684 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 44,239 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 39,422 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 34,500 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,642 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 21,545 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 SZY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol 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 SC13 SZY, 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 SZY registered?

SC13 SZY is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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