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YX13 UUJ

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,540 mi
Last recorded88,540 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 88,540 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear tyres getting close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 88,540 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear tyres getting close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 79,599 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 79,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 71,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear bean axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 71,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit and worn down smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear bean axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 57,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 51,566 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,636 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 43,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,595 miles

Vehicle has under tray fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2020 38,595 miles

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

Vehicle has under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,622 miles

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

Emissions to low to trigger emissions machine

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

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

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

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

Rear Outer side wall of tyre deteriorated(both sides)

Vehicle has engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 27,744 miles

MOT test carried out in wet condition

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight deteration on outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre has slight deteration on outer side wall

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 24,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 24,935 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 21,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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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 UUJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 UUJ, 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 UUJ registered?

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

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