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SY62 XFA

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,078 mi
Last recorded46,078 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 XFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 46,078 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 39,377 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 37,017 miles

front tyres bald on edges ( more inner), all tyres perished ( nearside tyres heavily in places), o/s rear outer sidewall starting to crack, other outer sidewalls starting to perish/ scrubbed slightly

n/s steering rack gaitor starting to deteriorate around small clip

nearside rear indicator fading at top

slight free play in handbrake, handbrake has slightly long travel, handbrake cable rubbers split

slight soot marks around seem of rear box

Fail 19 Jan 2024 37,017 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

STRONG ADVISE - O/S REAR INDICATOR FADED ( ALMOST WHITE )

front tyres bald on edges ( more inner), all tyres perished ( nearside tyres heavily in places), o/s rear outer sidewall starting to crack, other outer sidewalls starting to perish/ scrubbed slightly

n/s steering rack gaitor starting to deteriorate around small clip

nearside rear indicator fading at top

slight free play in handbrake, handbrake has slightly long travel, handbrake cable rubbers split

slight soot marks around seem of rear box

Pass 21 Jan 2023 34,357 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 31,718 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 28,533 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight exhaust slightly leaking gases

Pass 11 Jan 2020 25,640 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 22,116 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 19,656 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Jan 2017 17,485 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 15,119 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 15,119 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SY62 XFA is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SY62 XFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY62 XFA registered?

SY62 XFA is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is SY62 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 XFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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