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YJ13 UGS

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,954 mi
Last recorded133,954 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 UGS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 133,954 miles

Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut bearings worn (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 128,006 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 120,266 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper coil spring mount/bearing worn

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 120,123 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper coil spring mount/bearing worn

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 112,562 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 112,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 85,056 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,813 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 54,813 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,974 miles

Offside front tyre worn badley on each egde

Fail 3 Apr 2019 52,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn badley on each egde

Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,548 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES FRONT (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES FRONT (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 40,546 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported TWO MOUNTINGS BROKEN (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES FRONT (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,573 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,423 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 15,656 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 15,656 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UGS is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 UGS, 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 UGS is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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