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SM13 CUY

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,569 mi
Last recorded91,569 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 CUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 91,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 91,536 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 75,952 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 72,469 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc's are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Under body of vehicle is corroded including chassis and suspension

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 May 2024 72,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc's are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Under body of vehicle is corroded including chassis and suspension

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 May 2023 68,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper....... (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper....... (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 64,366 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front....... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust mounting broken......

Fail 5 Apr 2022 64,359 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front....... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust mounting broken......

Pass 10 May 2021 61,035 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting missing........

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 58,862 miles

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

front exhaust mounting is broken.........

Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,029 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front exhaust mounting is broken.......

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,333 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge........

Pass 23 May 2017 39,649 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 26,330 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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SM13 CUY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM13 CUY, 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 SM13 CUY registered?

SM13 CUY is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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