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DY13 VZC

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,160 mi
Last recorded77,160 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 VZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 77,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm 195 55 16worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 77,160 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm 195 55 16worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 73,645 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,584 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 66,066 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 66,065 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox fouling OSR spring (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,676 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 62,442 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,305 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 43,106 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 34,910 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 28,422 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,275 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 18,627 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 VZC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

DY13 VZC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 April 2013.

Is DY13 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 VZC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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