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FY13 YJS

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,621 mi
Last recorded59,621 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 YJS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 59,621 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 57,654 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 54,715 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 54,715 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 52,045 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 49,530 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 49,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 46,957 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 44,533 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 38,326 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 32,530 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 25,359 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 17,730 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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FY13 YJS is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FY13 YJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY13 YJS registered?

FY13 YJS is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is FY13 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY13 YJS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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