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ST13 SXJ

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,916 mi
Last recorded72,916 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 SXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 72,916 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 72,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated too high (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 67,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 66,004 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges but still legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear flashers (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 66,004 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges but still legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear flashers (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 56,085 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 56,085 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 44,436 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 40,367 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 40,363 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 36,954 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 29,943 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,589 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 17,192 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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ST13 SXJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,000cc 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 ST13 SXJ, 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 ST13 SXJ registered?

ST13 SXJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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