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YF13 HXE

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,368 mi
Last recorded107,368 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 HXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 107,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 107,366 miles

Front Bumper insecure offside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 101,637 miles

Front Lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 101,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,334 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 90,775 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 90,775 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 85,414 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 85,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 76,975 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 76,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P0420: Catalytic system efficiency below threshold. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,926 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 69,926 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,080 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 40,200 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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YF13 HXE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF13 HXE, 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 YF13 HXE registered?

YF13 HXE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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