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CA62 OYS

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,305 mi
Last recorded59,305 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 OYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 59,305 miles

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

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Fail 12 Jan 2026 59,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 23 Dec 2024 57,440 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 54,829 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both front bushes worn ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both rears ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 54,829 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both front bushes worn ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both rears ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 51,863 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts - inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts - wearing on inner edges at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 51,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts - inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears - wearing on inner edges at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 49,773 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 49,739 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 46,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 46,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 44,152 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken from pipe

Pass 28 Dec 2018 41,549 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 37,428 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 33,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,154 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CA62 OYS is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CA62 OYS, 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 CA62 OYS registered?

CA62 OYS is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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