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DE13 VYC

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,727 mi
Last recorded69,727 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 VYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 69,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2024 69,725 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge + cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 62,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit replace asap 2054517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

unable to check rear seatbelts ( full of shopping )

Pass 20 Jan 2022 57,510 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 53,633 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 48,502 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 41,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017 33,276 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,243 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

slight smearing or judder on wiper(s)

Pass 19 May 2016 21,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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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DE13 VYC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DE13 VYC, 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 DE13 VYC registered?

DE13 VYC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is DE13 VYC safe to buy?

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