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ML13 YGD

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,319 mi
Last recorded123,319 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 YGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 123,319 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

factory fitted covers restricting view

Fail 11 Sep 2025 123,317 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

factory fitted covers restricting view

Pass 14 Oct 2024 117,546 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 117,542 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 109,557 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 99,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 99,314 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 82,032 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 82,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 68,877 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 56,399 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,359 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,155 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 47,466 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,280 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 46,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,966 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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ML13 YGD is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ML13 YGD, 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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ML13 YGD is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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