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SJ63 LWD

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,079 mi
Last recorded57,079 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 LWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 57,079 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 57,074 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 56,640 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 55,558 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 55,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 50,874 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front gearbox diff seal leaking

Fail 18 Jan 2023 50,864 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front gearbox diff seal leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2022 49,416 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 42,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 36,237 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded

exhaust front mounting modified

Fail 27 Jan 2020 36,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

brake discs corroded

exhaust front mounting modified

Pass 14 Sep 2018 26,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 22,709 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 19,030 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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SJ63 LWD is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ63 LWD, 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 SJ63 LWD registered?

SJ63 LWD is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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