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VK13 YCU

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,273 mi
Last recorded24,273 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 YCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 24,273 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 24,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 21,174 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 21,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 19,987 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 19,987 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 17,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 16,060 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 15,345 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 14,243 miles

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 3mm and cracked on edges 1913 dot code (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1913 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1913 dot code 195/55/16 91t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 13,083 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 11,644 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 9,753 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 7,753 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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VK13 YCU 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 VK13 YCU, 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 VK13 YCU registered?

VK13 YCU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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