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SUE 719

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,174 mi
Last recorded135,174 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUE 719
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 135,174 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 135,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 128,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear - part of flexi brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 128,580 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear - part of flexi brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 119,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

high level brake light only 50% working

Pass 12 Oct 2022 108,747 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seats folded/loaded so belts not checked

Pass 15 Oct 2021 98,691 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear getting low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats folded/loaded so belts not checked

Pass 4 Jan 2021 94,314 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear very worn with corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front inner pads getting low and disc's starting to lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear seat folded so belts not checked

Pass 3 Jan 2020 87,359 miles

Offside Rear brake pad location spring misaligned but good in rollers

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's have corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,639 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear nearside & central seat belts not checked due to seats stowed away.

Fail 3 Jan 2019 70,639 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear nearside & central seat belts not checked due to seats stowed away.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 51,138 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked fully seat stores away,also centre rear

Pass 7 Dec 2016 36,818 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 36,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine coolant level low

exhaust hangers starting to detach from exhaust

nearside rear brake holding on slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2016 22,998 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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SUE 719 is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SUE 719, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SUE 719 registered?

SUE 719 is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is SUE 719 safe to buy?

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