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SL13 EXU

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

92,577 mi
Last recorded92,577 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 EXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 92,577 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 92,577 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 88,779 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing (pedal has groves in it)

Oil leaks

Fail 7 Mar 2025 88,779 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaks

Brake pedal rubber missing (pedal has groves in it)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 84,741 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

slight oil leak under gearbox

Fail 18 Mar 2024 84,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

slight oil leak under gearbox

Pass 4 Mar 2023 82,979 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder ()

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

slight coolant leak around gearbox

Fail 4 Mar 2023 82,979 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 1x501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight coolant leak around gearbox

Pass 1 Mar 2022 79,449 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 195/55r16 close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to indicators and worn on inner + outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x501 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r number plate light lens missing

Fail 1 Mar 2022 79,449 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 195/55r16 close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1xh7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to indicators and worn on inner + outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x501 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r number plate light lens missing

Pass 19 Mar 2021 76,540 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 76,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 65,483 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 65,483 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 55,614 miles

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

n/s rear tyre low tread worn on edges

Fail 6 Feb 2019 55,614 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

n/s rear tyre low tread worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,479 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 55,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section and backbox brackets broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 33,717 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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SL13 EXU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SL13 EXU, 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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SL13 EXU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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