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YD13 TZC

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,970 mi
Last recorded69,970 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD13 TZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 69,970 miles

All tyres perished

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 65,551 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear chassis cooroded and underbody show corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2025 65,551 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear chassis cooroded and underbody show corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2024 63,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2023 59,956 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 59,895 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 54,694 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 54,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 47,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two

Fail 13 Apr 2021 47,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two

Pass 9 Nov 2019 39,500 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 39,499 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 31,588 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 23,558 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 23,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 14,996 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 TZC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TZC, 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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YD13 TZC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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