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YJ13 SYX

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,915 mi
Last recorded137,915 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 SYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 137,915 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 119,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 103,503 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 103,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 87,380 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,232 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 7 Jan 2021 70,265 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 68,282 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 57,416 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 44,007 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

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

front brake discs lipped

offside rear brake disc corroded and grooved

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 Jan 2018 44,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs lipped

front exhaust bracket broken

offside rear brake disc corroded and grooved

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Jan 2017 30,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 16,932 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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YJ13 SYX is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ13 SYX, 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 YJ13 SYX registered?

YJ13 SYX is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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