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SM13 FYK

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,772 mi
Last recorded71,772 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 71,772 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlamp bulbs changed for mot test

Fail 11 Aug 2026 71,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 63,283 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front top mount bearing noisey

Offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2024 53,113 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 43,578 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 43,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 36,594 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing slightly on the inner edge

Front exhaust mount detached

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 33,121 miles

Both rear tyre treads slightly cracked/perished

Exhaust front bracket detached (exhaust still secure)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 32,519 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 27 Aug 2020 32,469 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 5 Jun 2019 26,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside and offside front tyre treads wearing slightly on the inner edges

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2018 16,983 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

one of the exhaust backbox brackets are insecure however the exhaust is still deemed secure

Fail 22 May 2018 16,965 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

one of the exhaust backbox brackets are insecure however the exhaust is still deemed secure

Pass 17 Jan 2017 7,051 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 FYK 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 71.4%.

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 FYK, 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 FYK registered?

SM13 FYK is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2013.

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