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YA13 VYK

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,738 mi
Last recorded49,738 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 VYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 49,738 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 47,609 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 47,609 miles

Central Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Coolant tank empty ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 45,040 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear hangers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 42,620 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 42,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 40,103 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,535 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 36,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 33,848 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 33,848 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 24,921 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 24,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 19,606 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 19,424 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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YA13 VYK is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YA13 VYK, 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 YA13 VYK registered?

YA13 VYK is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 August 2013.

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