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SM13 XJW

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,414 mi
Last recorded77,414 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 XJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 77,414 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 73,943 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 68,890 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 68,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 64,341 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 53,967 miles

EXHAUST BRACKETS POOR CONDITION

Pass 25 Sep 2020 53,148 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 50,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 42,166 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 42,166 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 34,773 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 25,684 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 24,949 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 XJW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

SM13 XJW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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