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SF13 XWS

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,872 mi
Last recorded141,872 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 XWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 141,872 miles

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

Offside Front head lamp loose

Offside Front inside Wing cover missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 141,872 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front head lamp loose

Offside Front inside Wing cover missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 137,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 137,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 125,662 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 118,073 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 105,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 105,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,761 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 88,608 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 88,608 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,678 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 65,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 23 Dec 2016 50,548 miles

surface rust on rear discs

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing slightly.

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack.

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

Offside Front wiper blade smearing slightly.

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack.

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 XWS is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

SF13 XWS is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 June 2013.

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