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SK13 BYT

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,476 mi
Last recorded92,476 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 BYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 92,476 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 92,218 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to complete due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front multiple suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear multiple suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 85,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front spring fouling body

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 85,832 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front spring fouling body

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 80,600 miles

Offside Front coil spring hits body when jacked up and turn steering

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 75,655 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 75,645 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 70,698 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

auxillary drivebelt perished

offside front strut mounting/bearing feels dry

Fail 23 Dec 2021 70,698 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

auxillary drivebelt perished

offside front strut mounting/bearing feels dry

Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,201 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windsceen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper torn

Fail 4 Jan 2021 66,201 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windsceen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper torn

Pass 4 Jan 2020 60,893 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2020 60,893 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2019 52,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2018 45,365 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn inner edges (195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2017 37,509 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust bracket broken (still supported

Fail 11 Jan 2017 37,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust bracket broken (still supported

Pass 1 Feb 2016 31,094 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 31,094 miles

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

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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SK13 BYT is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SK13 BYT, 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 SK13 BYT registered?

SK13 BYT is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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