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YS62 VLM

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,642 mi
Last recorded68,642 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 VLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 68,642 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount worn

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 68,642 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount worn

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 63,644 miles

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

The rear exhaust box metal mountings corrode but still secure

Pass 4 Jan 2024 58,080 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front discs and pads worn low

Pass 14 Dec 2022 51,551 miles

front brake discs and pads worn low

front exhaust hangers fractured

slight freeplay in offside drop link

Pass 6 Jan 2022 46,238 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 42,802 miles

slight play in offside droplink

Pass 6 Jan 2020 40,367 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 34,769 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 30,500 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 24,668 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 18,877 miles

back box hanger fractured

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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YS62 VLM is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YS62 VLM, 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 YS62 VLM registered?

YS62 VLM is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2013.

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