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CX13 YGJ

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,290 mi
Last recorded63,290 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 YGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 63,290 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 63,290 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 49,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 44,664 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Mount corroded through but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 44,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracks showing Cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Mount corroded through but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Not showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 40,460 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 40,460 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,149 miles

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

water in o/s/f foglamp

Fail 20 Aug 2021 37,025 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

water in o/s/f foglamp

Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,745 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 33,745 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 27,243 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 27,243 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,474 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 22,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 17,779 miles

undertray fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 14,512 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 14,511 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper split

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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CX13 YGJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CX13 YGJ, 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 CX13 YGJ registered?

CX13 YGJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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