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SW13 MBU

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,434 mi
Last recorded78,434 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 MBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 78,434 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges of tread

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges of tread

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 70,577 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 63,657 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 63,631 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 57,183 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,488 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 52,040 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 51,803 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 51,191 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 51,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 40,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 23,258 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 17,423 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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SW13 MBU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW13 MBU, 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 SW13 MBU registered?

SW13 MBU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is SW13 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 MBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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