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SY63 PGF

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,026 mi
Last recorded88,026 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 88,026 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 88,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield fouling on exhaust

Pass 31 Oct 2024 82,647 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 82,647 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 79,380 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 79,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 75,516 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 68,755 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 64,871 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 60,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 59,994 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,953 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 38,932 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 38,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 29,519 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 29,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PGF 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 PGF, 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 PGF registered?

SY63 PGF is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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