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SP13 MDF

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,864 mi
Last recorded38,864 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 MDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 38,864 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 38,852 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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 36,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,066 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 35,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 32,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall -- kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 30,997 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 28,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Jan 2021 28,418 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 25,784 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting right half corroded off.Left half has been welded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust , mounting before silencer has been welded but slight exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 25,784 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Strap mounting & half missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting right half corroded off.Left half has been welded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust , mounting before silencer has been welded but slight exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 20,707 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 17,807 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 17,807 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 15,418 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 11,408 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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SP13 MDF is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP13 MDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP13 MDF registered?

SP13 MDF is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is SP13 MDF safe to buy?

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