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YB13 VKU

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,953 mi
Last recorded70,953 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 VKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 70,953 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 63,188 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 63,172 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 58,215 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 55,102 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 51,795 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 51,795 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 47,145 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 47,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,834 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 33,597 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre bald on inside edge

tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 25,532 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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YB13 VKU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YB13 VKU, 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 YB13 VKU registered?

YB13 VKU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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