2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · YX13 UTV
2013 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 88,605 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX13 UTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 88,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX13 UTV 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 (YX13 UTV) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside outer insecur”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside inop (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
YX13 UTV Mileage History
- 27/09/202370,328 mi
- 07/10/202483,487 mi+13,159 mi
- 10/10/202483,500 mi+13 mi
- 06/10/202588,602 mi+5,102 mi
- 06/11/202588,605 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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