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YK63 GRU

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,618 mi
Last recorded71,618 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK63 GRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 71,618 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 71,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 56,672 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 56,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 41,709 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 41,709 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 36,295 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 36,073 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 23,161 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 22,554 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Small stonechips in screen

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 21,533 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Small stonechips in screen

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 19,888 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Small stonechips in screen

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 17,535 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear brake hose ferrules

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Rear tyres beginning to crack

Small stonechips in screen

Fail 14 Aug 2018 17,535 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear brake hose ferrules

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

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

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

Rear tyres beginning to crack

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 18 Aug 2017 15,318 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 12,456 miles

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers

Oil leak Slight ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YK63 GRU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK63 GRU, 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 YK63 GRU registered?

YK63 GRU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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