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YG13 DCF

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,529 mi
Last recorded104,529 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 DCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 104,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 98,499 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s number plate light lens/holder missing

Pass 22 May 2024 89,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 84,901 miles

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 and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 80,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2022 80,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 78,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 72,816 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 72,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,882 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 69,878 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,246 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box rear mount is corroded and part missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 13,919 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box front mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box rear mount is corroded and part missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in it ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 50,273 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer hanger badly corroded

newish pads fitted with old corroded and lipped discs

Pass 12 Jul 2017 35,903 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,015 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 DCF is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DCF, 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 DCF registered?

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

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