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YP13 PZA

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,461 mi
Last recorded97,461 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP13 PZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 97,461 miles

Covers obscuring testable components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 97,460 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers obscuring testable components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 88,507 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

hand brake travel is long

Pass 27 Nov 2023 76,289 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 75,786 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,198 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 64,198 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 52,889 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust hanger broken front rear box hanger broken/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 52,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust hanger broken front rear box hanger broken/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,376 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 38,691 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 37,105 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,746 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 27,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,816 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 17,547 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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YP13 PZA is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 YP13 PZA, 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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YP13 PZA is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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