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SV63 OCW

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,403 mi
Last recorded110,403 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV63 OCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 110,403 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2026 110,403 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 109,347 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 109,326 miles

vehicle has been under sealed front and rear

Pass 12 Apr 2023 99,120 miles

Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILINCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EDGE 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 99,120 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILINCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EDGE 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 87,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2022 87,779 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

coolant bottle empty

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2021 77,393 miles

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

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

coolant level low

rear heatshield loose

Fail 16 Apr 2021 77,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

rear heatshield loose

Pass 11 Jun 2020 70,749 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,812 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 58,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,280 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,055 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,228 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 OCW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel 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 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

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

Is SV63 OCW safe to buy?

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