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SF63 DLZ

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,563 mi
Last recorded73,563 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF63 DLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 73,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 73,512 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 70,520 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 70,519 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 66,830 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 62,250 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 62,155 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 58,740 miles

Bonnet release lever damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2022 58,740 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Bonnet release lever damaged

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 57,221 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,282 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and cracking

Corrosion on exhaust hanger brackets

Front wiper blades worn

Front wishbone bushes starting to split and crack

Oil leak on front of engine

Fail 29 Aug 2019 56,276 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Both rear tyres wearing low and cracking

Corrosion on exhaust hanger brackets

Front wiper blades worn

Front wishbone bushes starting to split and crack

Oil leak on front of engine

Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,788 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished/cracked/damaged, 5 years old 2.4 mm, advise replacement

Offside Front daytime running light insecure

bonnet pull damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2018 49,788 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished/cracked/damaged, 5 years old 2.4 mm, advise replacement

Offside Front daytime running light insecure

bonnet pull damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,730 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,466 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 33,466 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SF63 DLZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SF63 DLZ, 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 SF63 DLZ registered?

SF63 DLZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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