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SD63 TYW

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,487 mi
Last recorded97,487 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD63 TYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 97,487 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 97,487 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 90,818 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 90,818 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak at flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken ** DANGEROUS** (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 81,703 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 81,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 76,998 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 76,998 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 70,210 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 65,574 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 58,709 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 42,695 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 26,217 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 14,371 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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SD63 TYW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD63 TYW, 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 SD63 TYW registered?

SD63 TYW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2013.

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