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AA02 YES

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,773 mi
Last recorded51,773 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA02 YES
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 51,773 miles

Subframe and suspension components rusty

This vehicle has an outstanding recall contact Citroen for an appointment and free repair

Fail 26 Nov 2025 51,769 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))

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

Subframe and suspension components rusty

This vehicle has an outstanding recall contact Citroen for an appointment and free repair

Pass 9 Dec 2024 49,860 miles

Both front suspension springs rub against inner wing when fully extended

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

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2023 47,094 miles

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

Subframes and suspension components rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2023 47,094 miles

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

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

Subframes and suspension components rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2023 43,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 39,902 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 35,380 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 35,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 31,272 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 27,105 miles

front and rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 15 Dec 2017 21,638 miles

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 15 Dec 2017 21,638 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and centre mounting brackets broken (7.1.1)

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Dec 2016 16,946 miles

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 11 Jan 2016 11,848 miles

Rear baby seats not allowing access to check seat belts

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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AA02 YES is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AA02 YES, 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 AA02 YES registered?

AA02 YES is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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