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SY13 TXX

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,726 mi
Last recorded58,726 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 TXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 58,726 miles

Offside Front Wing has slight damage restricting drivers door but still functions as intended

Fail 27 Sep 2025 58,726 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox x2 hangers snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre have slight cracking or perishing 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wing has slight damage restricting drivers door but still functions as intended

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 55,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 51,545 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 46,104 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 46,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 42,623 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,063 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 41,063 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2019 34,612 miles

Heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in it ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 34,612 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 mounts corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in it ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 22,737 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 22,737 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 22,646 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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SY13 TXX is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

SY13 TXX is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2013.

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