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DY13 VTL

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,238 mi
Last recorded53,238 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 VTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 53,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower suspension arms rear bushes slight splitting starting

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 52,384 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre bracket area and slight corrosion centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 52,384 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre bracket area and slight corrosion centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 51,421 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 44,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 43,503 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 43,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 38,166 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 31,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 21,769 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 18,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 May 2017 15,727 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 13,551 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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DY13 VTL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 DY13 VTL, 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 DY13 VTL registered?

DY13 VTL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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