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SV63 OBY

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,912 mi
Last recorded80,912 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV63 OBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 80,912 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2026 80,912 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 77,629 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 77,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 75,138 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot/grease weep

Fail 2 Aug 2024 75,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot/grease weep

Pass 31 Jul 2023 70,554 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 70,554 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 68,172 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2022 68,172 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2021 61,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 45,375 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre section hanger corroded / insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn and smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 x rear silencer hanger corroded / insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,509 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 30,912 miles

exhaust front mount broken

Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,669 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 OBY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OBY, 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 SV63 OBY registered?

SV63 OBY is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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