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YK13 TGU

2013 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,195 mi
Last recorded82,195 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 TGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 82,195 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 80,856 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 79,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 79,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 77,874 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 70,811 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 65,067 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 65,067 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently seat cushion insecure (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,799 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,615 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 57,465 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 53,962 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,974 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 51,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side front tyre=Nail in tread

Off side rear tyre=Punctured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YK13 TGU is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Blue 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 YK13 TGU, 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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What year was YK13 TGU registered?

YK13 TGU is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 August 2013.

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