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SP62 XVZ

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,767 mi
Last recorded113,767 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 XVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 113,767 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 106,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 93,680 miles

Coolant leak from expansion tank area.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 93,680 miles

Coolant leak from expansion tank area.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 81,084 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 77,730 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 73,145 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 73,145 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 66,640 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,691 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 41,758 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 41,758 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mount corroded and broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen has some slight damage

Pass 2 Feb 2017 35,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 2 Feb 2017 35,450 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2016 31,508 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,437 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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SP62 XVZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SP62 XVZ, 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 SP62 XVZ registered?

SP62 XVZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2013.

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