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SY63 LWC

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,835 mi
Last recorded71,835 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 LWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 71,835 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 67,920 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 63,469 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 63,461 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 58,272 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 53,917 miles

travel on handbrake

Fail 12 Apr 2022 53,917 miles

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Apr 2021 50,094 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 47,891 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 39,712 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 30,778 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 30,778 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 20,901 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jan 2018 20,901 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2017 12,300 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 11,168 miles

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 LWC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWC, 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 LWC registered?

SY63 LWC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2013.

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