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YP13 KGN

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,598 mi
Last recorded63,598 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP13 KGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 63,598 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 63,595 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt securing clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 60,515 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (88T) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (88T) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 55,478 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 50,493 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 50,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 47,648 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 47,648 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 45,350 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 45,350 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 40,687 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 40,686 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inside edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,546 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracked/perished on sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2018 35,546 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides at front (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres cracked/perished on sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,754 miles

rear tyres cracking/perished slightly

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jun 2017 29,754 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres cracking/perished slightly

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2016 23,822 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 23,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YP13 KGN is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YP13 KGN, 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 YP13 KGN registered?

YP13 KGN is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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