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YC13 JLU

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,474 mi
Last recorded119,474 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 JLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 119,474 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 110,102 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 106,299 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken but still has plenty of support.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 100,964 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 95,522 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,065 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 85,655 miles

Rear bumper damaged.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,997 miles

Bodywork damage to both front & rear bumpers

Fail 19 Mar 2018

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Bodywork damage to both front & rear bumpers

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,009 miles

rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,890 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 39,178 miles

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

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 JLU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YC13 JLU, 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 YC13 JLU registered?

YC13 JLU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is YC13 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC13 JLU 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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