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DY63 PHZ

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,324 mi
Last recorded93,324 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 PHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 93,324 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 90,808 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 90,790 miles

Emissions not tested smoke and tripped machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2021 87,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre looks low on air

Rear Exhaust support brackets corroded and broken away from system

Fail 1 Feb 2021 87,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre looks low on air

Rear Exhaust support brackets corroded and broken away from system

Pass 16 Jan 2020 75,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 75,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,137 miles

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

Front and Rear Exhaust support brackets corroded and broken away from system but secure,(IF NOT REPAIRED, EXHAUST WILL DROP OFF?)

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Pass 5 Dec 2017 56,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Dec 2017 56,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Nov 2016 45,481 miles

Exhaust rear bracket broken, but system still fully supported

Fail 11 Nov 2016 45,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From catalyst (7.1.2)

Engine man light on

Exhaust rear bracket broken, but system still fully supported

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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DY63 PHZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DY63 PHZ, 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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DY63 PHZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2013.

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