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YF63 GVV

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,345 mi
Last recorded68,345 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF63 GVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 68,345 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 68,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water droplets on lens inner surface (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 66,283 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 66,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S AND O/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 63,502 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 63,502 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 61,670 miles

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

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

offside rear light lens damaged but light output not reduced

Fail 31 Jan 2023 61,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

offside rear light lens damaged but light output not reduced

Pass 14 Jan 2022 59,614 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 57,052 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 49,822 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 49,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 38,759 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

covers fitter

Pass 1 Dec 2017 27,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 14,314 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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YF63 GVV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF63 GVV, 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 YF63 GVV registered?

YF63 GVV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 December 2013.

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