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SL63 VYX

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,387 mi
Last recorded81,387 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 VYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 81,387 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (retaining clips heavily corroded & broken (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 80,382 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 80,382 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing to excess (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 78,662 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 78,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 76,933 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 75,504 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 75,504 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 70,679 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 70,676 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,856 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2020 64,856 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 205/45/17 side walls cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 59,551 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 59,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 49,969 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 49,968 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi, hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 42,736 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut on sidewall

Nearside Front wheel slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2016 33,977 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 33,953 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Alternator belt is very badly cracked.

Front brake pads very low.

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 VYX is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol 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 SL63 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

SL63 VYX is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2013.

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