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SY63 BFZ

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,413 mi
Last recorded55,413 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 BFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 55,413 miles

General underside corrosion

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 55,411 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underside corrosion

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 55,403 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing slightly rough

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 55,378 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 54,351 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 54,351 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 51,786 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 51,786 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 50,334 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 50,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 47,452 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 47,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 41,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 34,295 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 26,376 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 26,376 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)

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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SY63 BFZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red 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 SY63 BFZ, 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 BFZ registered?

SY63 BFZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is SY63 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY63 BFZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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