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SL63 VYP

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,072 mi
Last recorded80,072 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 VYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 80,072 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 77,155 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 75,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054517 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 75,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ENGINE ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 71,996 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 71,996 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front to Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 64,934 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 57,711 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper rubber split ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 57,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre unrepairable. ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper rubber split ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 54,002 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 46,187 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 46,187 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 26,115 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 26,115 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 27,014 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 21,387 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 21,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SL63 VYP is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol 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 SL63 VYP, 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 SL63 VYP registered?

SL63 VYP is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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