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SJ63 ZDV

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,700 mi
Last recorded102,700 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 ZDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 102,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 96,090 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 88,920 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 88,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,814 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,028 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 77,028 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 69,378 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 64,445 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 64,445 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2019 50,857 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 50,857 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,178 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 47,127 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 33,923 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 18,086 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 18,086 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZDV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SJ63 ZDV, 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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SJ63 ZDV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 October 2013.

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