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SH13 XDV

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,914 mi
Last recorded86,914 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 XDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,914 miles

Rear Axle corroded but structural

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 86,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Strut top creaking

Rear Axle corroded but structural

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 79,775 miles

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 71,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 65,793 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s top bearings (rough) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (scrubbed) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 65,785 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s top bearings (rough) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (scrubbed) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,762 miles

heat shield loose rear

Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,659 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 45,420 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 45,397 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,512 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 39,423 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,097 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,033 miles

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

condition of rear wiper blade

rear exhaust hanger fractured

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 26 Apr 2016 28,033 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

condition of rear wiper blade

rear exhaust hanger fractured

slight corrosion rear brake discs

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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SH13 XDV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 SH13 XDV, 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 SH13 XDV registered?

SH13 XDV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2013.

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