2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · YT63 BHU
2013 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 38,285 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT63 BHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 38,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT63 BHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen C3 (YT63 BHU) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
YT63 BHU Mileage History
- 07/09/202228,706 mi
- 16/10/202332,991 mi+4,285 mi
- 10/10/202434,798 mi+1,807 mi
- 06/10/202538,283 mi+3,485 mi
- 06/10/202538,285 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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