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YP13 VMW

2013 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,459 mi
Last recorded78,459 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP13 VMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 78,459 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 78,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2025 77,183 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 69,722 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 69,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 65,884 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside sill damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2022 65,883 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside sill damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,545 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,095 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 59,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 53,015 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 44,819 miles

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

Hand brake has limited reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 44,819 miles

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

Hand brake has limited reserve travel

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,594 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 22,702 miles

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

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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YP13 VMW is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YP13 VMW, 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 YP13 VMW registered?

YP13 VMW is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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