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YX13 UTW

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,230 mi
Last recorded83,230 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 83,230 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 83,189 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 80,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 77,031 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 77,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 73,720 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 71,184 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,257 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 61,742 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 55,673 miles

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Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 41,975 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 41,974 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,903 miles

Offside Rear condensation in light unit

horn sounds slightly poor

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 UTW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX13 UTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX13 UTW registered?

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

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