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HY63 OCJ

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,865 mi
Last recorded87,865 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY63 OCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 87,865 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 82,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear & NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 82,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear & NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 75,216 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 69,787 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Wing mirror not fully secure

Pass 21 Aug 2021 61,981 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 61,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,894 miles

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust

Fail 7 Sep 2020 56,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust

Pass 9 Sep 2019 51,582 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 51,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,390 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 46,390 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Pass 1 Sep 2017 38,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.65.15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.65.15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 27,809 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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HY63 OCJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY63 OCJ, 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 HY63 OCJ registered?

HY63 OCJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2013.

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