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FY63 OYV

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,979 mi
Last recorded98,979 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 OYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 98,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NEEDS ATTENTION (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 98,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NEEDS ATTENTION (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 93,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 93,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 90,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 85,210 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,854 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 77,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,194 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 72,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 66,725 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,133 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,555 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,437 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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FY63 OYV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY63 OYV, 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 FY63 OYV registered?

FY63 OYV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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