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YT13 LYR

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,499 mi
Last recorded67,499 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT13 LYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 67,499 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 29 Jan 2026 67,497 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 64,470 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 59,930 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 59,930 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 55,717 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 52,187 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 52,187 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 47,467 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 43,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Feb 2020 43,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 37,506 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,185 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 24,156 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,180 miles

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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YT13 LYR is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YT13 LYR, 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 YT13 LYR registered?

YT13 LYR is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is YT13 LYR safe to buy?

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