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YR13 GXJ

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,494 mi
Last recorded102,494 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 GXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 102,494 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 94,993 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 85,470 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 85,433 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 78,615 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 78,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 63,713 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 63,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,930 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2020 53,930 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,101 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 43,177 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 38,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,164 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 30,421 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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YR13 GXJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR13 GXJ, 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 YR13 GXJ registered?

YR13 GXJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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