CarVerify

Free Car Check

SC13 ZJN

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,181 mi
Last recorded52,181 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 ZJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 52,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 52,180 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged ply damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 41,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend renewal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge, but unable to view ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front damage evident to front bumper

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread is wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 41,810 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend renewal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge, but unable to view ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front damage evident to front bumper

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread is wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 36,628 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket needs weld repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front bumper/wheel arch damaged but secure

Fail 22 Aug 2024 36,627 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket needs weld repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front bumper/wheel arch damaged but secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking recommend replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 31,013 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 31,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge / check tracking!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 25,007 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 brackets weld repair required (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 22,055 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))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 20,602 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 18,221 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 21 Aug 2019 18,221 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 10 Aug 2018 16,555 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 14,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 10,283 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SC13 ZJN is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol 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 SC13 ZJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SC13 ZJN?

You can check the full history of SC13 ZJN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SC13 ZJN registered?

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

Is SC13 ZJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC13 ZJN 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.

Does SC13 ZJN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SC13 ZJN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.