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SN63 SCV

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,964 mi
Last recorded52,964 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN63 SCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 52,964 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 52,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 41,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 41,738 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure From underinflation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure From underinflation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 30,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs very worn and lipped, change discs next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads have 10% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Contains water, if water begins to fill headlight this will become a fire hazard (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 30,894 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Possibly due to exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Weld is split on pipe entering backbox, possibly can be re welded, gas leak effecting emissions, (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs very worn and lipped, change discs next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads have 10% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Contains water, if water begins to fill headlight this will become a fire hazard (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 22,550 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 21,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper Damaged & Insecure.

Nearside Front Centre Wheel Hub Missing.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Wall Cuts & Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Rear Joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 18,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 18,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 17,337 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 16,175 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 16,139 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 14,556 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 12,657 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 12,657 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 10,197 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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SN63 SCV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SN63 SCV, 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 SN63 SCV registered?

SN63 SCV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2013.

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