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SL13 MZT

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,997 mi
Last recorded78,997 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 MZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2018 78,997 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,330 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre slight cut inner sidewall (205/45/17

Rear exhaust bracket broken still supported

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jan 2018 72,305 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre slight cut inner sidewall (205/45/17

Rear exhaust bracket broken still supported

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 83,486 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust bracket broken - still supported

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 MZT is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MZT, 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 SL13 MZT registered?

SL13 MZT is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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