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SM13 EKL

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,019 mi
Last recorded56,019 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 EKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 56,019 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 51,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 46,325 miles

Central exhaust bracket missing on 1 side but still secure

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear wiper blade missing

Fail 21 Jun 2024 46,324 miles

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

Central exhaust bracket missing on 1 side but still secure

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear wiper blade missing

Pass 15 Jun 2023 39,074 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 34,784 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 34,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 34,039 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,612 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 33,612 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 30,475 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 26,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 26,289 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,484 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 17,635 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 EKL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM13 EKL, 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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SM13 EKL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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