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YC13 HWT

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

88,001 mi
Last recorded88,001 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 HWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 88,001 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 87,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 77,100 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 77,100 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 72,496 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 72,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 66,932 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 66,932 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 66,879 miles

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

Front anti-roll bar rusted + mounting bushes weakened+anti-roll bar has a (side to side) movement (anti-roll bar slightly chaffing on offside front brake caliper assembly (strong advice)

Front brake discs scored/lipped

Nearside Front wing and offside front wing under plastic shield insecure

Offside Front coil spring rusted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet under felt covering insecure/adrifted (strong advice)

slight body work damage to offside

Pass 31 Jul 2021 63,407 miles

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

Front bonnet under felt covering insecure /adrifted (dangerous)

Offside Front Mudguard insecure and nearside rear under wing plastic shield insecure ()

Offside Front coil spring rusted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

body work damage to offsiderear wheel arch area +rear bumper

Fail 31 Jul 2021 63,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Front bonnet under felt covering insecure /adrifted (dangerous)

Offside Front Mudguard insecure and nearside rear under wing plastic shield insecure ()

Offside Front coil spring rusted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust front mounting bracket corroded/broken +rattling

body work damage to offsiderear wheel arch area +rear bumper

Pass 25 Jul 2020 57,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald from the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sun visor loose

Rear exhaust box front mounting bracket broken+rattling

front bonnet under felt covering insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2020 57,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and offside rear tyre side walls perished+tyre tread has a deep tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding from the inner edge+tyre worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside sun visor loose

Rear exhaust box front mounting bracket broken+rattling

front bonnet under felt covering insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,899 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 52,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 46,212 miles

Both rear tyre becoming perished (No canvas visible)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 46,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyre becoming perished (No canvas visible)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 39,881 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 39,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger come adrift but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,145 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 32,076 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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YC13 HWT is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YC13 HWT, 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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YC13 HWT is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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