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GL62 HYK

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,465 mi
Last recorded89,465 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 HYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 89,465 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 89,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 84,169 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 84,118 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 76,140 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 76,140 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 68,849 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,680 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 50,493 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Aug 2020 50,493 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Aug 2019 42,528 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 42,528 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,445 miles

Front brake discs scored pitted

Rear exhaust bracket deteriated

Pass 31 Aug 2017 26,638 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 17,340 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 16,444 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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GL62 HYK is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GL62 HYK, 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 GL62 HYK registered?

GL62 HYK is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2013.

Is GL62 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 HYK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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