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SW13 MGE

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,262 mi
Last recorded77,262 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 MGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 77,262 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 73,152 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 73,152 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 68,405 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,950 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 64,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 62,449 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 62,443 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket before backbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,171 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 60,165 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 58,795 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 58,795 miles

Exhaust system insecure front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 55,666 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 55,666 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 54,021 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn close to legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front N/S/F wiper torn.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,762 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 39,496 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 39,486 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and centre brackets broken (7.1.1)

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 MGE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SW13 MGE, 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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SW13 MGE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 August 2013.

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