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VO13 YHU

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,756 mi
Last recorded89,756 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO13 YHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 89,756 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 86,639 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 86,636 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 81,113 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all unchanged (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 81,113 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all unchanged (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 73,204 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all unchanged (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 64,554 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 64,554 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 57,610 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 52,493 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 45,444 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 45,444 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has cut

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,553 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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VO13 YHU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red 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 VO13 YHU, 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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VO13 YHU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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