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VK13 YCS

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,301 mi
Last recorded78,301 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 YCS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 78,301 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 70,697 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 63,066 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 55,561 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,078 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 44,466 miles

all tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2020 41,014 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all brake disc badly worn

Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,518 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 26,421 miles

Rear exhaust mount is broken

Pass 16 May 2016 19,697 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage to the sidewall

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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VK13 YCS is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK13 YCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK13 YCS registered?

VK13 YCS is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 June 2013.

Is VK13 YCS safe to buy?

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