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HY13 EBN

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,741 mi
Last recorded109,741 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY13 EBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 109,741 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 105,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshener on mirror ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gear selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear silencer hangers corroded

Rear rear silencer heat shield loose

Fail 29 Oct 2024 105,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshener on mirror ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gear selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear silencer hangers corroded

Rear rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 1 Nov 2023 97,089 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 91,503 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 85,211 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 85,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating BADLY CORRODED (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working LAMP DAMAGED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,645 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 79,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,575 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 73,575 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 64,790 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,962 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,802 miles

both sides rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped! (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face heavily corroded/ pitted! (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped! (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face heavily corroded/ pitted! (3.5.1i)

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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HY13 EBN is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HY13 EBN, 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 HY13 EBN registered?

HY13 EBN is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is HY13 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY13 EBN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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