CarVerify

Free Car Check

SK13 TVJ

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,796 mi
Last recorded68,796 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 TVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 68,796 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 68,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 63,023 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 58,106 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 54,544 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 51,619 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 51,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 49,381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 47,399 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 47,399 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,691 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 45,691 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 19 May 2018 43,678 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake squealing

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 19 May 2018 43,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake squealing

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2017 36,195 miles

Rear exhaust hanger separated from system.

Pass 13 May 2016 21,894 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SK13 TVJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK13 TVJ?

You can check the full history of SK13 TVJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SK13 TVJ registered?

SK13 TVJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2013.

Is SK13 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK13 TVJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK13 TVJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SK13 TVJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.