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YX13 PZY

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,760 mi
Last recorded85,760 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 PZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 85,760 miles

Nearside Front Upper noise @ shocker mounting

gr on nsf outer cv gaiter

Fail 5 Jan 2026 85,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper noise @ shocker mounting

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

gr on nsf outer cv gaiter

Pass 17 Jan 2025 84,807 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 84,807 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 80,946 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 75,533 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 75,533 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 90,565 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 109,889 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 65,799 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 65,799 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,913 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,370 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner surface area poor condition, grooved and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 9,843 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 9,843 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 9,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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YX13 PZY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YX13 PZY, 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 YX13 PZY registered?

YX13 PZY is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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