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DY13 VYM

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,592 mi
Last recorded75,592 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 VYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 75,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 75,592 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 61,328 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,497 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 44,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 31,448 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 31,432 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 29,551 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 29,551 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,422 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 21,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished due to age (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 18,372 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting starting to split weld required (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 15,442 miles

middle exhaust mounting corroded quit bad may need changing soon

Pass 18 Mar 2017 12,731 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 9,982 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 VYM is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY13 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

DY13 VYM is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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