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SV63 BKG

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,003 mi
Last recorded96,003 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV63 BKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 96,003 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 96,003 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play O/S FRONT TOP BEARING SEIZED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,090 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 91,090 miles

Service brake lagging in operation FRONT (1.2.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 86,442 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 86,442 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S FRONT BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LOWER & PLAY (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S FRONT & BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 82,238 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 82,238 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK BAR & PLAY (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,460 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 74,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,602 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 67,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,172 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 54,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 42,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,046 miles

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

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

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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SV63 BKG is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SV63 BKG, 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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SV63 BKG is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2013.

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