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YR63 VAU

2013 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,352 mi
Last recorded84,352 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR63 VAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 84,352 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 84,350 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 79,032 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 79,032 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 75,011 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 75,009 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 69,861 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,724 miles

Exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,537 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 69,404 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 69,377 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 69,323 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 69,322 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and close to limit (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust mount broken held up with wire

Pass 2 Nov 2018 64,872 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 64,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,763 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front engine oil low

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2016 37,061 miles

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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YR63 VAU is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YR63 VAU, 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 YR63 VAU registered?

YR63 VAU is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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