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SY13 VZX

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,979 mi
Last recorded103,979 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 VZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 103,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 103,977 miles

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 97,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 94,011 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 91,288 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 88,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 85,350 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 84,353 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 84,350 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 80,334 miles

Both front position lamp(s) flickering but not likely to effect other road users

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 76,235 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 70,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users hid fitted (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users hid fitted (1.8.A.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SY13 VZX is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SY13 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

SY13 VZX is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is SY13 VZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY13 VZX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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