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YX13 UCN

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,789 mi
Last recorded83,789 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 UCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 83,789 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 83,178 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 83,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 82,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 82,505 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 81,358 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 79,525 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,491 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 77,491 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 75,812 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 75,812 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mount needs welding and either the center wants the hose clip replacing or the rear mount repairing. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,127 miles

Exhaust system loose but still secure

Fail 12 Apr 2019 72,127 miles

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

Exhaust system loose but still secure

Nearside parking brake has little effect

Pass 7 Apr 2018 68,448 miles

Slight brake bind on nearside rear

Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,671 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 64,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear silencer mounting bracket corroded and broken, exhaust secure.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 56,749 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear silencer mounting bracket corroded and broken, exhaust secure.

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 UCN is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc 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 YX13 UCN, 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 UCN registered?

YX13 UCN is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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