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LO13 YYW

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,342 mi
Last recorded76,342 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 YYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 76,342 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 76,341 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 71,209 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 67,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 67,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 62,819 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 62,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 58,791 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 6 Jul 2022 58,790 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 May 2021 54,273 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 52,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have surface rust on disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure bumper damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2020 52,116 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have surface rust on disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure bumper damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2018 52,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,027 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 35,517 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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LO13 YYW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LO13 YYW, 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 LO13 YYW registered?

LO13 YYW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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