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YF13 VGX

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,877 mi
Last recorded50,877 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 VGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 50,877 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 50,877 miles

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

Engine Undertray Fitted.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Edges, 4mm, 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive Wear Inner Edge, 3mm inner, 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 47,732 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 47,732 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 44,011 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 43,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Anti Roll Bar moved 2" to the O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Anti Roll Bar moved 2" to the O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 40,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 37,750 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 37,750 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 35,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 31,811 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 28,194 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 22,541 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 17,124 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 VGX is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

YF13 VGX is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2013.

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The MOT history for YF13 VGX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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