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YJ13 XLV

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,795 mi
Last recorded53,795 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 XLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 53,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 48,848 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 44,577 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 42,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,329 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,123 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 40,116 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front & Rear Exhaust Brackets Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,079 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,257 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,364 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken , system still secure

Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,787 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 XLV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

YJ13 XLV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is YJ13 XLV safe to buy?

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