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YG13 DBY

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,564 mi
Last recorded56,564 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 DBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 56,564 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 2 Apr 2025 52,104 miles

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

Handbrake just met requirements

Fail 1 Apr 2025 52,103 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 5 Apr 2024 49,859 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake just met requirements

Fail 2 Apr 2024 49,840 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 3 Apr 2023 47,561 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 47,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 45,039 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 45,038 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 41,734 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 41,733 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 38,030 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 34,502 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 34,005 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Rear exhaust mount broken.

aux belt cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,241 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 22,712 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 15,790 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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YG13 DBY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YG13 DBY, 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 YG13 DBY registered?

YG13 DBY is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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