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YS13 LVJ

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,937 mi
Last recorded164,937 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 LVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 164,937 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2025 158,671 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 158,664 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Apr 2024 154,722 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 154,712 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 148,384 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 148,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 136,624 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 126,600 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 126,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 118,661 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 118,639 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,564 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,166 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,933 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 58,930 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 38,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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Fail 6 Jul 2016 38,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in 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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YS13 LVJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YS13 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

YS13 LVJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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