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HY13 USJ

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,349 mi
Last recorded71,349 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY13 USJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 71,349 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 71,345 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 67,890 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 64,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 64,205 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 60,163 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 57,923 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,366 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 48,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,766 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 27,824 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 22,559 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

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 USJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol 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 HY13 USJ, 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 HY13 USJ registered?

HY13 USJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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