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YE13 UCP

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,167 mi
Last recorded54,167 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE13 UCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 54,167 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from turbo intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to pull out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracks within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts shoulders below 0.4mm, 4mm across 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 51,308 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket broken, still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aa tyres cracks within tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders, 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

cambelt due

Pass 25 Sep 2023 48,062 miles

Cambelt ??

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and split,exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 45,853 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 43,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 40,706 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 40,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped & grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,691 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 29,612 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 29,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 23,214 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 17,179 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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YE13 UCP is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 YE13 UCP, 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 YE13 UCP registered?

YE13 UCP is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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