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SF13 TCV

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,179 mi
Last recorded79,179 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 TCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 79,179 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 79,179 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 72,727 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 72,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 65,314 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 65,314 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 57,219 miles

Offside Front tyre tread outer edge worn

rear exhaust heat sheild missing

Pass 23 Feb 2022 54,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 54,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 47,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 47,029 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,727 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 43,727 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement broken (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 37,450 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 37,450 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 30,601 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 26,284 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,705 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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SF13 TCV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SF13 TCV, 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 SF13 TCV registered?

SF13 TCV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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