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YX13 YFY

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,239 mi
Last recorded107,239 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 YFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 107,239 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Opacity around 7.6 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Bush not fitted correctly, is cracked and has movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 100,491 miles

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

Nearside Front minor play at nearside front suspension unable to see any visible cause

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

Offside Front drivers front coil spring seems to be in wrong position when front wheels are jacked up , ok when sat in normal running position

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 100,491 miles

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

Nearside Front minor play at nearside front suspension unable to see any visible cause

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

Offside Front drivers front coil spring seems to be in wrong position when front wheels are jacked up , ok when sat in normal running position

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 98,476 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 98,473 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 98,135 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 89,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 78,964 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 71,563 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 18 May 2020 71,563 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but still secure

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

Pass 22 May 2019 63,136 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 53,491 miles

rear exhaust shrowd insucure

Pass 17 May 2017 44,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 37,014 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 37,014 miles

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

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 YFY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black 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 YFY, 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 YFY is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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