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YR13 RGU

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,636 mi
Last recorded144,636 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 RGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 144,636 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 144,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 143,755 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 141,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 139,173 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 139,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 136,446 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 136,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 133,471 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 119,838 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer, front mounting missing, rear mounting corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.1mm @centre of tread. 195/55R16 87V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, 5mm @centre of tread. 195/55R16 87V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 2.6mm @centre of tread. 195/55R16 87V. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 92,665 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,539 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 73,373 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,693 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 59,693 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,259 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 43,259 miles

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

rear brake application uneven bind nsr, heavy corrosion osr disc (3.7.B.2)

heavy corrosion osr disc, strongly advise replacement

nail nsr tyre

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 RGU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 YR13 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

YR13 RGU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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