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SP13 RWL

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,794 mi
Last recorded82,794 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 RWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 82,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and badly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 82,787 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.035 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co 0.46 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi and at rear hanger (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and badly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 80,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 80,321 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 73,357 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 73,354 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,612 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 65,612 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,863 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 57,863 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,416 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 49,416 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 32,181 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 24,137 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 16,172 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 RWL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RWL, 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 SP13 RWL registered?

SP13 RWL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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