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YJ13 UFA

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,936 mi
Last recorded67,936 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 UFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 67,936 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 61,640 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 56,179 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 56,179 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 55,597 miles

Damage to road wheels.

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Noise/roughness in steering rack.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 49,839 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system, several brackets broken.

Damage to nearside front wheel rim.

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

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

Front lower arms, bushes/pins deteriorated.

Offside drive shaft, clip loose on outer gaiter.

Fail 2 Sep 2022 49,839 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system, several brackets broken.

Damage to nearside front wheel rim.

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

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

Front lower arms, bushes/pins deteriorated.

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

Offside drive shaft, clip loose on outer gaiter.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,194 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system, bracket at rear broken.

Front drive shafts, clips on outer gaiters loose.

Fail 1 Sep 2021 44,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on exhaust system, bracket at rear broken.

Front drive shafts, clips on outer gaiters loose.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 39,283 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system, bracket at rear broken, bracket at front breaking away.

Front drive shafts, clips on outer gaiters loose.

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin.

Nearside 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 34,320 miles

Damage to road wheels.

Exhaust bracket at rear broken. System still adequately supported.

Metal in nearside front tyre.

Nearside drive shaft, clip loose on outer gaiter.

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 34,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to road wheels.

Exhaust bracket at rear broken. System still adequately supported.

Metal in nearside front tyre.

Nearside drive shaft, clip loose on outer gaiter.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 29,017 miles

Damage to road wheels.

Exhaust mounting defective At rear. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressures appear low.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 29,017 miles

Damage to road wheels.

Exhaust mounting defective At rear. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Tyre pressures appear low.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 21,909 miles

Exhaust bracket at rear broken.

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 21,909 miles

Exhaust bracket at rear broken.

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 15,276 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust mounting bracket.

Cuts to outer wall of offside front tyre.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit.

Wear to front brake discs.

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 UFA 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 64.7%.

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 YJ13 UFA, 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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YJ13 UFA is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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