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DF13 YTV

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,910 mi
Last recorded71,910 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 YTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 71,910 miles

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

Nearside Front macpherson strut upper mounting rough in rotation

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 68,685 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 68,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 63,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,086 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber bushes are separating from their bonds n/side more than off/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe unions from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides above springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 53,546 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 48,587 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 45,239 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 39,804 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 31,936 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 31,936 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 24,248 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 16,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread.

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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DF13 YTV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DF13 YTV, 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 DF13 YTV registered?

DF13 YTV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2013.

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