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SV63 BNJ

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,660 mi
Last recorded109,660 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV63 BNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 109,660 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 91,050 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jul 2022 91,050 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jul 2021 67,968 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 67,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 47,612 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 47,503 miles

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

alternator belt perished

front and rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded and insecure [exhaust still supported]

front bumper nearside and offside corners insecure

nearside and offside front tyres showing signs of wear on inside edges

nearside sill and rear tailgate door damaged

rear wiper blade/arm showing signs of wear [not clearing screen]

gear lever stiff [struggle to find gears on road test]

Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 34,427 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,118 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 26,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 16,858 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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SV63 BNJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BNJ, 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 BNJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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