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DY63 YDV

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,223 mi
Last recorded87,223 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 YDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 87,223 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 82,304 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2025 82,304 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bolt on type joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2024 76,464 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 70,166 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 63,088 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 56,804 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 50,957 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 50,957 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 45,515 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 37,744 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 28,971 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 28,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 23,146 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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DY63 YDV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY63 YDV, 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 DY63 YDV registered?

DY63 YDV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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The MOT history for DY63 YDV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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