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MK13 YWC

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,511 mi
Last recorded76,511 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 YWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 76,511 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front struts feel rough lock to lock

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 72,054 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both feel rough lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole grease seeping out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 72,054 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both feel rough lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole grease seeping out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fairly bad age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 66,801 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 66,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 61,508 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust is adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 57,712 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 56,782 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 55,158 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))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 52,463 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 50,126 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 46,746 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,040 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 41,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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MK13 YWC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MK13 YWC, 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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MK13 YWC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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