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SH63 ZYW

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,632 mi
Last recorded48,632 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH63 ZYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 48,632 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 48,632 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 48,470 miles

Nearside Front bumper trim hanging down

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edge

Pass 19 Jun 2024 47,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no coolant in reservoir

Pass 29 Jun 2023 46,368 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 46,368 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear backbox hanger strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 44,816 miles

Rear rear exhaust strap coroded and defective

Pass 25 Jun 2021 42,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box strap (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 42,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 41,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 36,934 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 31,589 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 31,587 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure support brackets welds broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure support bracket welds broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 26,326 miles

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

Front n/s & o/s tyre tread on 2mm wear bars (legal limits 1.6mm)

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

Rear n/s & o/s tyre tread age cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2017 26,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front n/s & o/s tyre tread on 2mm wear bars (legal limits 1.6mm)

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

Rear n/s & o/s tyre tread age cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2016 18,710 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 18,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SH63 ZYW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH63 ZYW, 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 SH63 ZYW registered?

SH63 ZYW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2013.

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