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YF13 VNC

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,273 mi
Last recorded33,273 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 VNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 33,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 82,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 2 Jan 2024 68,382 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 68,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 59,197 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 59,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2022 52,080 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable deteriorating (coating) (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable deteriorating(coating) (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 52,080 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable deteriorating (coating) (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable deteriorating(coating) (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 45,055 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 29,845 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 29,845 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 22,808 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 17,577 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 16,799 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 VNC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VNC, 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 VNC registered?

YF13 VNC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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