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YX13 UVG

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,839 mi
Last recorded68,839 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 UVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 68,839 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 68,839 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 63,319 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 63,319 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 57,703 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 57,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 55,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Oct 2022 55,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Oct 2021 48,617 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 40,495 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,276 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, front and rear disc's worn, front pads getting low, rear inner brake pads worn

Fail 18 Apr 2019 28,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, front and rear disc's worn, front pads getting low, rear inner brake pads worn

Pass 7 Mar 2018 19,653 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 16,143 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all four tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 10,628 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 UVG is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

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

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