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CV13 YHP

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,059 mi
Last recorded77,059 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 YHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 77,059 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 71,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to see inner pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper top mount noisy

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

Offside Front Upper top mount noisy

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 71,862 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened spring rubbing on inner side of wheel housing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to see inner pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper top mount noisy

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

Offside Front Upper top mount noisy

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 64,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jun 2024 64,926 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jun 2023 59,770 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 53,391 miles

covers fitted

rear axle corroded

Fail 18 May 2022 53,391 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 48,132 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 43,765 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 38,582 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 38,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,760 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,520 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016 19,994 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 19,994 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 18,054 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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CV13 YHP is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV13 YHP, 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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CV13 YHP is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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