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SY13 GOU

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,689 mi
Last recorded127,689 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 GOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 127,689 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 127,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 123,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges--195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge--195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 118,722 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 5 Jun 2024 118,721 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 6 Jun 2023 113,917 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OW AND WARING ON EDGES

Pass 20 May 2022 109,050 miles

rear discs and pads

Fail 20 May 2022 109,048 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear discs and pads

Pass 26 May 2021 104,361 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 104,361 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 98,894 miles

Front wipers smearing but not obstructing view of the road

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2019 89,563 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))

Fail 6 May 2019 89,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 79,212 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 79,212 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front blade condition poor

Pass 6 May 2017 66,973 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 66,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 54,209 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 53,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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SY13 GOU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SY13 GOU, 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 SY13 GOU registered?

SY13 GOU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 June 2013.

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