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SM63 AVE

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,470 mi
Last recorded48,470 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 AVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 48,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 48,468 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 44,608 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 38,823 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 34,337 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 29,805 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 27,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 27,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 25,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 21,542 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 17,449 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 13,592 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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SM63 AVE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SM63 AVE, 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 SM63 AVE registered?

SM63 AVE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2013.

Is SM63 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM63 AVE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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