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VN13 JYS

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,949 mi
Last recorded87,949 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 JYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 87,949 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 77,043 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Exhaust mounting defective Front most and rear most (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 66,166 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and worn on edges slightly

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,753 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective band (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 47,025 miles

Rear both rear tyres lightly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2020 45,763 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 45,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,368 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 38,367 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 38,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,719 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 29,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Under tray fitted

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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VN13 JYS is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN13 JYS, 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 VN13 JYS registered?

VN13 JYS is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is VN13 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN13 JYS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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