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YP13 VWB

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,719 mi
Last recorded190,719 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP13 VWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 190,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 184,219 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 180,090 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Rear Backbox heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 180,090 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Rear Backbox heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 171,138 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 171,138 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 164,593 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 152,269 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 140,420 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 140,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 129,937 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 129,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 118,204 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 118,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2017 93,265 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 93,265 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 66,239 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 VWB is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 June 2013.

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