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YK13 TGV

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,225 mi
Last recorded143,225 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 TGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 143,225 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 137,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 134,925 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 19 Jul 2024 134,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Jul 2023 131,407 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear hangers corroded and broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 127,399 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 127,399 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 122,370 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 122,370 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 119,425 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 117,607 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed passenger door catching wing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 109,873 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket come away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,302 miles

Exhaust front bracket adrift

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 93,302 miles

Exhaust front bracket adrift

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,442 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded off but system is adequately supported

Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,552 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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YK13 TGV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK13 TGV, 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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YK13 TGV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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