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AY13 OVB

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,844 mi
Last recorded94,844 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 OVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 94,844 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 89,660 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 82,881 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 76,701 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 71,008 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 69,892 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded and weak

rear silencer retaining strap corroded through

Pass 16 Oct 2020 65,468 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,567 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 60,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,766 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 55,766 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,517 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,192 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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AY13 OVB is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY13 OVB, 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 AY13 OVB registered?

AY13 OVB is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is AY13 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 OVB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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