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SM62 ZRU

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,487 mi
Last recorded98,487 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 ZRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 98,487 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 95,741 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,614 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 94,610 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Exhaust contaminated in engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 84,049 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 76,651 miles

Both front strut top mounts seized /tight

Exhaust system front middle and rear support mount corroded/broken/deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 62,224 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 50,158 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 26,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

foremost exhaust mounting fractured

under tray fitted obscuring some components

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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SM62 ZRU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM62 ZRU, 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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SM62 ZRU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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