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KV13 YLN

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,878 mi
Last recorded119,878 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 YLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 119,878 miles

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

Front Exhaust mount broken

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounts weak

Pass 6 May 2025 117,227 miles

All exhaust mounts weak

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))

Fail 6 May 2025 117,227 miles

All exhaust mounts weak

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 113,030 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket detached and wired up (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 113,027 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket detached and wired up (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 109,169 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 109,169 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 105,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 105,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 101,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mount broken (system still secure )

Fail 10 May 2021 101,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mount broken (system still secure )

Pass 20 May 2020 96,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 96,488 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 89,894 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside steering rack slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,845 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,101 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,941 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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KV13 YLN is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KV13 YLN, 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 KV13 YLN registered?

KV13 YLN is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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