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AY63 EYJ

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,849 mi
Last recorded119,849 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 EYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 119,849 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2025 119,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 118,306 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 118,306 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 108,406 miles

Exhaust emissions CO & Lambda only just met requirements. Repairs maybe required.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very slightly on edges 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 108,406 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very slightly on edges 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 94,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 81,032 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 80,178 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,106 miles

light exhaust blow from exhaust cat and front pipe

light play in the nearside front track rod end

Pass 10 Aug 2019 57,287 miles

Rear Exhaust section. 1 hanger adrift and one corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2018 43,915 miles

both rear tyres close to the legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 31,467 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,989 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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AY63 EYJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY63 EYJ, 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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AY63 EYJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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