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YX13 UTV

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

88,605 mi
Last recorded88,605 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 UTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 88,605 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch slipping

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2025 88,602 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch slipping

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 10 Oct 2024 83,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 83,487 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear (5.2.3 (l))

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 70,328 miles

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

Lots of diesel residue around fuel tank , rear axle and rear floor areas -- no leak detected at time of test ( just under 1/2 on fuel gauge )

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 70,327 miles

Exhaust system insecure 1 front and 1 rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop-link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Lots of diesel residue around fuel tank , rear axle and rear floor areas -- no leak detected at time of test ( just under 1/2 on fuel gauge )

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mounting bearing rough / worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 60,237 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing sticking / worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( part of flex pipe ) slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Signs of leak from fuel tank area

Fail 28 Sep 2022 60,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing sticking / worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( part of flex pipe ) slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Signs of leak from fuel tank area

Pass 4 Oct 2021 53,430 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle has slight damage

Fail 1 Oct 2021 53,423 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking could also be add blue tank / or diesel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inc flexy (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle has slight damage

Pass 5 Oct 2020 51,175 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 51,172 miles

Exhaust system insecure hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 46,935 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 7 Oct 2019 46,931 miles

Exhaust system insecure front hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2018 39,656 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both short pipes at calipers ( part of flexi pipes ) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished / splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished / splitting ( 195/55 R16 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both short pipes at calipers ( part of flexi pipes ) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 39,655 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both short pipes at calipers ( part of flexi pipes ) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished / splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished / splitting ( 195/55 R16 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both short pipes at calipers ( part of flexi pipes ) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 32,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 32,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust hanger corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 25,947 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,332 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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YX13 UTV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UTV, 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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YX13 UTV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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