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SJ63 LWX

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,844 mi
Last recorded51,844 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 LWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 51,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 51,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 48,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear ? both require protective coating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

alternator drive belt ? badly worn ? requires new belt

Pass 5 Dec 2023 47,219 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2022 45,197 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 45,196 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 40,181 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 35,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 32,462 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 27,994 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f tread inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 23,762 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsf, nsr ()

exhaust bracket broken at front

Pass 24 Nov 2016 19,323 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SJ63 LWX is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

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

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The MOT history for SJ63 LWX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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