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SY13 VWU

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,015 mi
Last recorded121,015 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 121,015 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 121,014 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 51,651 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 115,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 109,568 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 109,566 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 98,328 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 88,717 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,049 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,015 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 69,015 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,276 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 44,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 44,959 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,549 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 34,549 miles

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

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 VWU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

SY13 VWU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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