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YD13 SYE

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,745 mi
Last recorded91,745 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD13 SYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 91,745 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 91,745 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 88,782 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 85,778 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 85,778 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 81,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,878 miles

Engine covers or under trays obscuring some components

Fail 2 Mar 2022 79,859 miles

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

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

Engine covers or under trays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2021 76,558 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 76,558 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 74,715 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2019 69,730 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Mar 2019 69,730 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2018 64,527 miles

front tyres @2mm

slight damage to n/s front tyre wall

Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,166 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,689 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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YD13 SYE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YD13 SYE, 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 YD13 SYE registered?

YD13 SYE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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