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YX13 UVY

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,829 mi
Last recorded110,829 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 UVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 110,829 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 110,829 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 108,856 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 108,804 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 97,130 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Feb 2024 97,130 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Feb 2023 83,943 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 78,682 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 75,917 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES.(195-55X16H) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear ADVISE SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL WHEN ROTATED.

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 75,917 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES.(195-55X16H) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear ADVISE SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL WHEN ROTATED.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 73,041 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 64,762 miles

EXHAUST HANGER MISSING FROM BACK BOX.

NO ACCESS TO REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT.

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 57,642 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,029 miles

rear exhaust silencer bracket snapped from system

Fail 21 Mar 2017 46,029 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer bracket snapped from system

Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,032 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 UVY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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