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SP63 GVN

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,378 mi
Last recorded64,378 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 GVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 64,378 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective worn ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2025 64,292 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2024 59,775 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 56,147 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 51,333 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 51,331 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 43,380 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 43,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 36,256 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 29,752 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 19,748 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 12,092 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 12,092 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported metal bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 5,698 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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SP63 GVN is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP63 GVN, 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 SP63 GVN registered?

SP63 GVN is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 October 2013.

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