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SY63 BDX

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,929 mi
Last recorded81,929 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 BDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 81,929 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 81,928 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 65,251 miles

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

Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 65,251 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and back (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 56,214 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 56,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,964 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,257 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 45,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on windscreen outwith swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper Connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper Connection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and detached

Fail 11 Sep 2017 39,623 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,704 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SY63 BDX is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY63 BDX, 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 SY63 BDX registered?

SY63 BDX is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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