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SM63 BFU

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,211 mi
Last recorded19,211 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 19,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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 19 Mar 2025 19,182 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 18,935 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 18,642 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 18,299 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 17,810 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 16,797 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 15,326 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 15,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 13,360 miles

Offside Front tyre treads worn 2.5mm and worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2016 10,367 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 BFU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BFU, 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 BFU registered?

SM63 BFU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is SM63 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM63 BFU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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