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SP13 RYB

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,468 mi
Last recorded96,468 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 RYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 96,468 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket in front of rear silencer detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 91,309 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses, metal section going into the caliper corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak near the a/c compressor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 88,006 miles

offside front wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

Pass 6 Jan 2023 83,681 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 83,680 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking from bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre worn inner edge and ON LEGAL LIMIT inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2022 79,005 miles

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

oil leak front turbo pipe area

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,150 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing 3mm

Offside Front corroded shock upper

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Jan 2021 73,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting noisy and movement on lock to lock (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing 3mm

Offside Front corroded shock upper

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jan 2020 67,628 miles

Nearside Front shock showing signs of rust marks round centre shaft

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 Jan 2020 67,628 miles

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

Nearside Front shock showing signs of rust marks round centre shaft

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner on limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,474 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jan 2018 51,950 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,254 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 RYB is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP13 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

SP13 RYB is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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