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SN63 XSM

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,941 mi
Last recorded92,941 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN63 XSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 92,941 miles

Front Inner both sides/tyres/edges slight wear

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted alloy rim/dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 92,941 miles

Front Inner both sides/tyres/edges slight wear

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted alloy rim/dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working renewed bulb / 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 87,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges/ (slight wear) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/perishing and 2mm/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear handbrake travel getting long

Fail 22 Aug 2025 87,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges/ (slight wear) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/perishing and 2mm/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear handbrake travel getting long

Pass 9 Oct 2024 82,385 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 82,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2023 76,486 miles

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

rear exhaust mounts weak

Fail 26 Sep 2023 76,486 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounts weak

Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2022 71,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2021 67,570 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 67,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 54,104 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 46,796 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 38,917 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 37,581 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 XSM is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel 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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

SN63 XSM is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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