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YG63 VSA

2013 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,832 mi
Last recorded68,832 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG63 VSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 68,832 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 68,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2025 68,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 60,968 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front & both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 50,494 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 50,382 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at end of steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 39,556 miles

nearside front wheel arch cover damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2021 29,679 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2020 26,021 miles

slight play n/s rack end n/s/r tyre worn on edge front anti roll bar drop links deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2019 22,176 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 19,976 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 17,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 May 2017 17,302 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 15,571 miles

Front inner face of front discs corroded and worn uneven causing imballence

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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YG63 VSA is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 42,740 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 C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG63 VSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YG63 VSA is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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