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YX13 YDB

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,420 mi
Last recorded48,420 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 YDB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 48,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

“This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.” NQ3 - (C3(A51), DS3: Driver, Passenger Airbag (Takata) STOP DRIVE

Fail 24 Nov 2025 48,381 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

“This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.” NQ3 - (C3(A51), DS3: Driver, Passenger Airbag (Takata) STOP DRIVE

Pass 21 Nov 2024 45,844 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Has Slight Damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 45,812 miles

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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Has Slight Damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 42,857 miles

Nearside Sill damaged.

Various suspension components deteriorated.

Fail 30 Nov 2023 42,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Sill damaged.

Various suspension components deteriorated.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 39,487 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 38,844 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 31,259 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 28,555 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 27,291 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 23,385 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 18,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 13,559 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 9,620 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 YDB is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YDB, 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 YDB is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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