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SF13 XWA

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,644 mi
Last recorded98,644 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 XWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 98,644 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 98,644 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 94,668 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Dec 2023 94,668 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,686 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 91,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 146,294 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 125,037 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 125,037 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 94,048 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front side light

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 9,047 miles

Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front side light

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,259 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth slightly (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant level low

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges slightly

Rear exhaust bracket corroded away not attached

Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,491 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant low

Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,925 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 XWA is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

SF13 XWA is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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