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YS13 HLU

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,606 mi
Last recorded74,606 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 HLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 74,606 miles

coolant level low

signs of coolant leak - water pump area

Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,331 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting band has snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 62,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 56,951 miles

coolant level below min

Fail 23 Jan 2023 56,951 miles

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

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

coolant level below min

Pass 17 Aug 2021 49,894 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,128 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,896 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 32,063 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 32,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 24,717 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 24,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 13,509 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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YS13 HLU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS13 HLU, 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 YS13 HLU registered?

YS13 HLU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2013.

Is YS13 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS13 HLU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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